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Jisu98 Posted 20 years ago
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Is manner same to 'politeness'?
I guess I'll get answer as usual and I thank you in advance.
When I read a paragraph, I found a word used not properly. I would be thankful if you read the next and tell me your opinion?
Politeness and manners are very important. Many of the attitudes about politeness are similar to American ones; However, there are a few difference.
I thought the word 'manner ' means 'a way of behaving' , I mean, whether it is polite or rude. For example, a polite manner or a rude manner. But in the above, 'manner' certainly means 'politeness' or 'courtesy'. Is it usual?
Can 'manner' itself mean 'courtesy'?
When I read a paragraph, I found a word used not properly. I would be thankful if you read the next and tell me your opinion?
Politeness and manners are very important. Many of the attitudes about politeness are similar to American ones; However, there are a few difference.
I thought the word 'manner ' means 'a way of behaving' , I mean, whether it is polite or rude. For example, a polite manner or a rude manner. But in the above, 'manner' certainly means 'politeness' or 'courtesy'. Is it usual?
Can 'manner' itself mean 'courtesy'?
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Yes, it is usual; here, manners (note that it is in the plural) has the separate meaning of good manners: 'ways of behaving toward people that are socially correct '. The singular manner means only ' a way of acting; bearing or behavior' .
- Yes, it is usual; here, manners (note that it is in the plural) has the separate meaning of good manners: 'ways of behaving toward people that are socially correct '.
- The singular manner means only ' a way of acting; bearing or behavior' .
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Yes, it is usual; here, manners (note that it is in the plural) has the separate meaning of good manners: 'ways of behaving toward people that are socially correct'. The singular manner means only 'a way of acting; bearing or behavior'.
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manner itself cannot mean courtesy, no.
It has to have the "s":
Jane has good manners. (She knows the right things to say and do in social situations.)
Jane has a good manner. -- Not used. Not English!
Politeness and courtesy are similar. Polite and courteous are similar - they are the adjective forms.
It has to have the "s":
Jane has good manners. (She knows the right things to say and do in social situations.)
Jane has a good manner. -- Not used. Not English!
Politeness and courtesy are similar. Polite and courteous are similar - they are the adjective forms.
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