Nancy Johnson Quotes

When I talked to him on the phone yesterday. I called him George rather than Mr. Vice President. But, in public, it's Mr. Vice President, because that is who he is.

As my Lord says, my Lord's leg is not a side of beef. Thank you, my Lord, for instructing me.

Kids can still call me Shaq, but adults should call me Dr. O'Neal.

I like being called 'Mr. Freeman' occasionally.

I tend to discourage people from calling me 'Sir Ian,' because I don't like being separated out from the rest of the population. Of course, it can be useful if you're writing an official letter, like trying to get a visa or something passed through Parliament. They're impressed by these things.

I find it difficult enough being called "Mr. Boyle," which as I age I'm increasingly called.

I was brought up in a household with sir and ma'am.

I went to a military school, so I'm always talking like 'Yes, sir,' or 'No, ma'am.' I was doing that even before military school, so I've always had it, I guess.

I also found being called Sir rather silly.

Be polite; write diplomatically; even in a declaration of war one observes the rules of politeness.

Be polite. Write diplomatically. Even in a declaration of war one observes the rules of politeness.

Protocol is everything.

Mr. Chairman, do we have to call the gentleman ‘the gentleman’ as he is not one?

While speaking in the NA, one must maintain respect.

Shaking hands is meant as a sign of respect towards your opponent.

Actually Maddy is my name. But I feel that whenever you address somebody, there needs to be certain amount of dignity rendered to it - irrespective of whether it's a film star or somebody you are fond of. I find it very pleasing when somebody refers to me as 'Mr. Madhavan' or 'Sir' or 'Mr. Maddy.'

With a woman around, there's a tendency to eliminate vulgarity and profanity and create a more businesslike attitude.

It is perfectly right for a gentleman to say "ladies and gentlemen," but a lady should say, "gentlemen and ladies." You mention your friend's name before you do your own. I always feel like rebuking any woman who says, "ladies and gentlemen." It is a lack of good manners.

I am as fond of colorful language as anyone, but I try not to inflict it upon strangers. I suspect many people sense they should have better manners, and need only a nudge. In high school, I was addressed for the first time in my life as "Mister Ebert" by Stanley Hynes, an English teacher, and his formality transformed his classroom into a place where a certain courtliness prevailed.

A diplomat these days is nothing but a head-waiter who's allowed to sit down occasionally.

Claire McCaskill acted more ladylike during her previous campaign.

Gentlemen, in light of this discussion, I must really leave the room. I can't stay any longer. It wouldn't be proper for me to remain.

Don't call me 'sir; 'King Jew' will do fine.

There used to be an art form called the 'comedy of manners.' Why aren't comedies of manners made now in this country? The answer is simple. We no longer have manners to speak of.

Manners make the world work. They're not only based on kindness but also efficiency. When people know what to do, the world is smoother. When no one knows what to do, it's chaos.