# Consideration as Thoughtful Behavior by The Emily Post Institute > “Consideration is about having empathy for another person, and the key to consideration is thoughtful behavior.” > **— 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]] — “Consideration as Thoughtful Behavior.” - **Why it belongs:** Empathy becomes observable only when it alters conduct. ## 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 - 09 - Everyday Civic Courtesy|Everyday Civic Courtesy]] - **American route:** [[american/American Character - Value 06 - Service|Service]] - **American route:** [[american/American Comportment - 05 - Digital Manners|Digital Manners]] ## Related Topics - [[wiki/American Comportment|American Comportment]] ## Share on Social Media ``` “Consideration is about having empathy for another person, and the key to consideration is thoughtful behavior.” — The Emily Post Institute, Simple Reminders on Real American Pride https://bryantmcgill.com/simple-reminders-real-american-pride-consideration-as-thoughtful-behavior ```