Sarah Dessen Quotes

Gratitude is the most exquisite form of courtesy.

On the way to work good-hearted young girls sometimes offer me their seats, which I accept and bless them in return, a transaction satisfying to all concerned.

More young people are aware of the need for thank yous and aware of the tremendous impression they make.

The last thing I say on most phone calls is not, 'Goodbye,' but, 'Thank you.'

What if you gave someone a gift, and they neglected to thank you for it - would you be likely to give them another? Life is the same way. In order to attract more of the blessings that life has to offer, you must truly appreciate what you already have.

But my father was also the one who told me I needed to clean up my mouth or I'd never find a man. What's very important to him is manners. Show up on time. Always send thank-you letters. He is one of the more thoughtful humans I've ever met. He's a great man and a very good dad.

Courtesies of a small and trivial character are the ones which strike deepest in the grateful and appreciating heart.

I think it's the easiest thing in the world to be friendly and say 'please' and 'thank you.' I try and remember it and use it.

As youngsters, my mother taught her children that while we might not be the smartest people around, we could be courteous, polite and considerate of others.

The small courtesies sweeten life; the greater ennoble it.

Making an effort is polite, and getting ready and looking after yourself makes an event more fun.

It is boorish to live ungraciously: the giving is the hardest part; what does it cost to add a smile?

If a man holds a door open for me or pulls back a chair so that this old bag can sit down, I'm delighted.

Whether you're saying 'thank you' to friends, family members, customers, or a hiring manager who interviewed you for a job, the case in favor of gratitude is both altruistic and pragmatic.

Opening doors for us, helping us with our jackets and chairs - we love all that.

Come to think of it, even though I've received tons of fan letters and presents from everyone, I've never written anyone back. How rude of me!

A simple thank-you goes a long way.

There can be no defence like elaborate courtesy.

Feeling good about your life, but not expressing a heartfelt 'thank you,' is like wrapping a gift for someone and never giving it to them.

I grew up being taught, 'Do unto others as they would do unto you.' I would get scolded for not being polite.

In my book, all manners are is thinking of somebody else.

The only true source of politeness is consideration.

It was ingrained in me to be gracious.

I find it upsetting to see the erosion of manners. It's very scary. Where are the 'pleases' and 'thank yous?'

If I go to your home, and you're cooking me a meal, I will eat whatever you put in front of me.