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Judith Martin Quotes

Judith Martin quotes about people

American Author September 13, 1938

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There was no singles problem until singles got so single-minded that they stopped wasting time with anyone ineligible. Before that, it was understood that one of society's main tasks was matchmaking. People with lifelong friendships and ties to local nonprofessional organizations did not have to fear that isolation would accompany retirement, old age, or losing a spouse. Overburdened householders could count on the assistance not only of their own extended families, but of the American... Judith Martin
One reason that the task of inventing manners is so difficult is that etiquette is folk custom, and people have emotional ties to the forms of their youth. That is why there is such hostility between generations in times of rapid change; their manners being different, each feels affronted by the other, taking even the most surface choices for challenges. Judith Martin
Nowadays, we never allow ourselves the convenience of being temporarily unavailable, even to strangers. With telephone and beeper, people subject themselves to being instantly accessible to everyone at all times, and it is the person who refuses to be on call, rather than the importunate caller, who is considered rude. Judith Martin
Judith Martin quote: "Most people who work at home find they do not have the benefit..."
Most people who work at home find they do not have the benefit of receptionists who serve as personal guards. Judith Martin
Judith Martin quote: "Many people mistakenly think a new technology cancels out an..."
Many people mistakenly think a new technology cancels out an old one. Judith Martin
Judith Martin quote: "When a society abandons its ideals just because most people..."
When a society abandons its ideals just because most people can't live up to them, behavior gets very ugly indeed. Judith Martin

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