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When I talked to him on the phone yesterday. I called him George rather than Mr. Vice President. But, in public, its Mr.
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"When I talked to him on the phone yesterday. I called him George rather than Mr. Vice President. But, in public, it's Mr. Vice President, because that is who he is"

- Dan Quayle

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This quote by Dan Quayle is emphasizing the importance of respect and formality in public settings. He is stating that although he was talking to the Vice President on the phone, he still referred to him as Mr. Vice President, as that is the title he holds. This quote is a reminder that even though we might be familiar with somebody, it is essential to show respect and use the suitable titles in public. It is a tip that we must always bear in mind our behavior and the method we deal with people in public. It is a tip that we should always show respect and utilize the proper titles when resolving somebody in public, despite how familiar we are with them.

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Dan Quayle This quote is written / told by Dan Quayle somewhere between February 4, 1947 and today. He was a famous Vice President from USA. The author also have 64 other quotes.

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