Quote by Jonathan Swift

Good manners is the art of making those people easy with whom we converse. Whoever makes the fewest people uneasy is the best bred in the room.

Good manners is the art of making those people easy with who

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of good manners in social interactions. It suggests that the purpose of practicing good manners is to make others feel comfortable and at ease while conversing with us. The quote further highlights that the true measure of being well-mannered is the ability to make the fewest number of people feel uneasy in any given setting. In essence, it suggests that being considerate of others and creating a sense of ease in social interactions is a characteristic of someone with excellent breeding or upbringing.

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By Jonathan Swift

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