what are Ps and Qs?

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you know the old saying mind you Ps and Qs. what are Ps and Qs?I have been trying to figure this out and thought you might know.

2007-04-23 06:41:33 · 4 answers · asked by electricsaa 2 in Social Science ➔ Psychology

It was said in the pubs way back when for people to mind their pints an quarts.

2007-04-23 07:06:46 · answer #1 · answered by I am woman 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋

It's an old English term meaning Pints & Quarts.

2007-04-23 06:46:49 · answer #2 · answered by luckyaz128 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋

Pints and Quarts. It is an old Irish saying that basically warned drinkers to mind how much they drank so that they would remain mannerly.

2007-04-23 06:46:42 · answer #3 · answered by dogaroomom 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋

Its also a polite way of telling someone to mind their own business and not theres.

2007-04-23 07:29:54 · answer #4 · answered by Patrice C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋