etiquette

It's nothing special, but please accept it.

Do you know what 'ra-nuki kotoba' is? Apparently quite a lot of students use incorrect language.

Yeah, a man stands by his word. But I'm only helping, got it? Misaki, you pitch in too.

...There's plenty I'd like to say, but butting in here would be tacky.

Don't you know the saying 'even between close friends, there are manners to observe'?

'I wanna pee.' 'Johnny, that's not right. Say "Excuse me, I'd like to go to the restroom."'

Someone said that gullible people are born continuously — and every con artist knows this.

If the pheasant hadn't cried, it wouldn't have been shot.

Thanks for asking, but I'll take a raincheck.

That's acting like nobody else is around.

Sick visits can actually be more of a nuisance than a help.

She walked out without even saying "please sit down" to me.

Tajima... Can't you find something a little more refined to talk about?

On this point, one can only respond with "You are absolutely right."

Lately, many young people don't use keigo with their elders.

Even though I just had to nod politely, I ended up weirdly stiff and formal.

I know I'm not much, but I look forward to your kindness.

I wouldn't go so far as to ask you to play fair, but I would appreciate it if you could refrain from thoughtless behavior.

If you're someone who stands above others, you really ought to give that point at least a little consideration.

I think it's important to sharply distinguish between 'facts' and 'opinions'.

Well, it's not exactly something to brag about. Or rather, it's not the kind of story you'd go around loudly broadcasting without any shame.

'I just couldn't take my eyes off your roses. They really are gorgeous.' 'Oh my, you flatter me. Well, thank you.'

I offered a single word of condolence: 'Please accept my condolences on this occasion.'

Don't even whisper. Speaking loudly is absolutely out of the question, let alone that.

Even if you're not at fault, you should apologize.

You can never be too kind to your parents.

Dinner's wherever you like. I'll leave it to you.

Don't look down on your subordinates.

Acting high and mighty toward subordinates.

It's cruel to make fun of visually impaired people.