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2010.03.25

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Today's Lesson
MANNERS   行儀、作法

Explanation

  • Manners (plural) are polite ways of behaving when you're with other people.
  • manners （複数形）は、人といるときの礼儀正しいふるまい方、つまり、行儀や作法のことです。

MANNERS

examples

  1. It's just good manners to turn off your cell phone on a crowded train.
  2. I know that it's considered good manners in some countries to belch loudly after being treated to a meal, but it's considered very bad manners here.
  3. My sister's children really have no manners and are awfully (= very) self-centered.
  4. Do you think you could give me a quick lesson on Japanese table manners before I leave for Tokyo?

英会話レッスンMind your manners. ：）