manner

Use the word "manner" when referring to the way in which a person does something. "Manner" is a noun:

• She has an unusual manner of playing golf.
• The manner in which they do business is quite impressive.
• The manner in which the people of that country live is interesting.
• His manner of speaking is easy to understand.

He’s behaving in a very strange manner.

You can also use "manner" when talking about social behavior or etiquette (polite behavior). In this case, the plural form is often used.

• Those children have very good manners.
• He has no interest in minding his manners.
• He has no manners.
• Those people have no manners.
• Where are your manners? (Say this is you are upset with someone’s behavior.)
• Where are my manners? (Say this is you make a mistake in proper etiquette and you are upset with yourself.)

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August 20, 2013