manners

Example Sentences

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

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

But for some social situations, quietly slipping out the door may not be bad manners at all.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 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

"Boy, one of these days you gon' learn some manners," she clapped back.

From "Look Both Ways" by Jason Reynolds