# The How and the Why of Manners by The Emily Post Institute > “Manners are often the how, and principles are the why.” > **— The Emily Post Institute**, *Simple Reminders on Real American Pride* ## Sources and Context - **Direct or authoritative text:** [The Principles of Etiquette — The Emily Post Institute](https://emilypost.com/advice/the-principles-of-etiquette) - **Series source and editorial context:** [[american/American Ethos - Simple Reminders on Real American Pride|Simple Reminders on Real American Pride]] — entry 081, “The How and the Why of Manners.” - **Why it belongs:** Conduct is linked to the moral principle that gives it purpose. ## Related Articles and Collections - **Collection:** [[collections/Simple Reminders|Simple Reminders]] - **Collection:** [[collections/American|American Collection]] - **Series source:** [[american/American Ethos - Simple Reminders on Real American Pride|Simple Reminders on Real American Pride]] - **American route:** [[american/American Comportment - 01 - Presence and Bearing|American Comportment]] - **American route:** [[american/American Character - The American Trust Code|American Character]] ## Related Topics - [[wiki/American Comportment|American Comportment]] ## Share on Social Media ``` “Manners are often the how, and principles are the why.” — The Emily Post Institute, Simple Reminders on Real American Pride https://bryantmcgill.com/simple-reminders-real-american-pride-081-the-how-and-the-why-of-manners ```