“Good breeding consists in concealing how much we think of ourselves and how little we think of the other person”
— Mark Twain
Simplified Meaning:
Being polite means hiding how highly we think of ourselves and showing more respect and consideration for others.
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Courtesy Etiquette Humility Interpersonal relations Manners Narcissism Respect Self-awareness Self-control Social behaviorFEATURED QUOTES