good manners

Thân thiện

A child shows good manners by saying "please" and "thank you."

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Polite and socially acceptable behavior: "Good manners" refers to the practice of behaving in a way that is considered polite and respectful in social situations. It involves showing consideration for others and following accepted social norms.

Usage

• "Good manners" is used as a plural noun to describe polite behavior in general. It is often used with verbs like "have," "show," "teach," or "lack."
• Example:

Examples

• Noun:
  • Parents should teach their children good manners from a young age.
  • He was praised for his good manners during the formal event.
  • Showing good manners means saying "please" and "thank you."

Advanced Usage

• "The height of good manners": used to describe behavior that is extremely polite or exemplary.
  • Offering your seat to an elderly person is considered the height of good manners.

Variants and Related Words

• Manners (n): The plural form "manners" is often used interchangeably with "good manners" to mean polite behavior.
  • His manners are impeccable.
• Well-mannered (adj): Describes a person who has or shows good manners.
  • She is a very well-mannered child.

Synonyms

• Politeness: Courteous behavior that shows respect for others.
• Courtesy: Polite behavior, or a polite action or remark.
• Civility: Formal politeness and courtesy in behavior or speech.

Antonyms

• Bad manners: Impolite or rude behavior.
• Rudeness: Lack of politeness or courtesy.

Related Idioms

• Mind your manners: A phrase used to remind someone to behave politely.
  • The teacher told the students to mind their manners during the assembly.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a courteous manner

Từ đồng nghĩa

• courtesy