manners

Example Sentences

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That small and privileged group—limited to 12 members—excused his abominable manners and believed in his talent.

From The Wall Street Journal

If parents only left money to well-behaved adult children with a pristine record of good manners and fiscal responsibility, most pet shelters would probably never have to raise funds again.

From MarketWatch

The inclusion of Mr. Dominé’s florid prose and his fellow citizens’ good manners are parts of what makes “Glitterball” a supremely creative example of creative documentary.

From The Wall Street Journal

Jonah wiped his face on his sleeve—okay, not good manners, but it was the best he could do under the circumstances—and left the bathroom.

From Literature

My aunt glances in her direction a few times but doesn’t correct her table manners.

From Literature