manners

Example Sentences

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It’s an oasis for arts, tasteful wealth, and Southern manners in one of the reddest parts of the country.

From Slate • May 4, 2026

When it comes to manners, Debrett's - a leading UK authority on etiquette - lists polite behaviours for the cinema, including to:

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

The Times followed up with a report on Hovater’s fondness for “Seinfeld,” his wedding registry at Target, four cats and Midwestern manners that would, as reporter Richard Fausset wrote, “please anyone’s mother.”

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

Irene drummed into her charge the importance of manners, religion, education and comportment, which serve Vernice well as she moves into a world beyond her hometown.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

“Thank you,” I quickly say, remembering my manners.

From "Zara’s Rules for Record-Breaking Fun" by Hena Khan