# Awareness Before the Fork by Emily Post > “Manners are a sensitive awareness of the feelings of others. If you have that awareness, you have good manners, no matter what fork you use.” > **— Emily Post**, *Simple Reminders on Real American Pride* ## Sources and Context - **Direct or authoritative text:** [Definition of Etiquette: Consideration, Respect, and Honesty — The Emily Post Institute](https://emilypost.com/about/definition-of-etiquette-consideration-respect-and-honesty) - **Series source and editorial context:** [[american/American Ethos - Simple Reminders on Real American Pride|Simple Reminders on Real American Pride]] — “Awareness Before the Fork.” - **Why it belongs:** American refinement places perception and care above ceremonial trivia. ## 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 - 03 - The Table|The Table]] - **American route:** [[american/American Comportment - 09 - Everyday Civic Courtesy|Everyday Civic Courtesy]] ## Related Topics - [[wiki/American Comportment|American Comportment]] ## Share on Social Media ``` “Manners are a sensitive awareness of the feelings of others. If you have that awareness, you have good manners, no matter what fork you use.” — Emily Post, Simple Reminders on Real American Pride https://bryantmcgill.com/simple-reminders-real-american-pride-awareness-before-the-fork ```