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Manners vs. Courtesy — What's the Difference?

Manners vs. Courtesy — What's the Difference?

Difference Between Manners and Courtesy

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Manners

A way of doing something or the way in which a thing is done or happens
Prepared for the trip in a very organized manner.

Courtesy

Courtesy (from the word courteis, from the 12th century) is gentle politeness and courtly manners. In the Middle Ages in Europe, the behaviour expected of the nobility was compiled in courtesy books.

Manners

A way of acting; bearing or behavior
He is known for his reserved manner.

Courtesy

The showing of politeness in one's attitude and behaviour towards others
He treated the players with courtesy and good humour

Manners

The socially correct way of acting; etiquette
Had trouble mastering manners in his new country.
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Courtesy

A curtsy.

Manners

The prevailing customs, social conduct, and norms of a specific society, period, or group, especially as the subject of a literary work
A novel of 18th-century manners.

Courtesy

Polite behavior.

Manners

Practice, style, execution, or method in the arts
This fresco is typical of the painter's early manner.

Courtesy

A polite gesture or remark.

Manners

Kind; sort
What manner of person is she?.

Courtesy

Consent or agreement in spite of fact; indulgence
They call this pond a lake by courtesy only.

Manners

Kinds; sorts
Saw all manner of people at the mall.

Courtesy

Willingness or generosity in providing something needed
Free advertising through the courtesy of the local newspaper.

Manners

Plural of manner

Courtesy

Given or done as a polite gesture
Paid a courtesy visit to the new neighbors.

Manners

Etiquette.

Courtesy

Free of charge
Courtesy tickets for the reporters.

Manners

Social deportment;
He has the manners of a pig

Courtesy

(uncountable) Polite behavior.
Please extend them the courtesy of your presence.
He was always known for his grace, kindness, and courtesy to people of every rank.

Courtesy

(countable) A polite gesture or remark, especially as opposed to an obligation or standard practice.
I offered them a ride simply as a courtesy.

Courtesy

(uncountable) Consent or agreement in spite of fact; indulgence.
They call this pond a lake by courtesy only.

Courtesy

(uncountable) Willingness or generosity in providing something needed.
They received free advertising through the courtesy of the local newspaper.
[on a label, caption, etc.] Courtesy the Smith Foundation: [e.g.] use of this image was allowed through the courtesy of the Smith Foundation.

Courtesy

A curtsey.

Courtesy

(law) The life interest that the surviving husband has in the real or heritable estate of his wife.

Courtesy

Alternative form of curtsey

Courtesy

Given or done as a polite gesture.
We paid a courtesy visit to the new neighbors.

Courtesy

Supplied free of charge.
The event planners offered courtesy tickets for the reporters.

Courtesy

Politeness; civility; urbanity; courtliness.
And trust thy honest-offered courtesy,With oft is sooner found in lowly sheds,With smoky rafters, than in tapestry wallsAnd courts of princes, where it first was named,And yet is most pretended.
Pardon me, Messer Claudio, if once moreI use the ancient courtesies of speech.

Courtesy

An act of civility or respect; an act of kindness or favor performed with politeness.
My lord, for your many courtesies I thank you.

Courtesy

Favor or indulgence, as distinguished from right; as, a title given one by courtesy.

Courtesy

An act of civility, respect, or reverence, made by women, consisting of a slight depression or dropping of the body, with bending of the knees.
The lady drops a courtesy in token of obedience, and the ceremony proceeds as usual.

Courtesy

To make a respectful salutation or movement of respect; esp. (with reference to women), to bow the body slightly, with bending of the knes.

Courtesy

To treat with civility.

Courtesy

A courteous or respectful or considerate act

Courtesy

A courteous or respectful or considerate remark

Courtesy

A courteous manner

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