manners

Example Sentences

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"I had girlish manners, a girlish voice," he would later say.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Leaving a party without saying goodbye may not be bad manners at all.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 14, 2026

He calls himself an AI optimist, citing numerous studies showing that artificial intelligence can help doctors treat patients more effectively and even to improve their bedside manners.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026

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 • Feb. 18, 2026

Duuzuu watched from his perch near Quinby’s crate, cooing nervously at her table manners.

From "Willodeen" by Katherine Applegate