Amy Vanderbilt

"Do not smoke without asking permission or sit so near (as in a train) that the smoke might annoy. "

"Do not speak of repulsive matters at table. "

"Everyone knows that a man can always marry even if he reaches 102, is penniless, and has all his faculties gone. There is always some woman willing to take a chance on him. (from the Complete Book of Etiquette, 1952) "

"Parents must get across the idea that I love you always, but sometimes I do not love your behavior. "

"The modern rule is that every woman should be her own chaperon. "