manners are the unenforced standards of conduct which demonstrate that a person is proper, polite, and refined.

They are like laws in that they codify or set a standard for human behavior, but they are unlike laws in that there is no formal system for punishing transgressions, the main informal "punishment" being social disapproval. So, essentially, this means that to have good manners, one simply honors the customs of an area, allowing others to be themselves without criticism (granting importance), and good two way communication. Etiquette is a code of behavior that delineates expectations for social behavior according to contemporary conventional norms within a society, social class, or group conventional requirements as to social behavior; proprietiesof conduct as established in any class or community or f orany occasion. Ethics, also known as moral philosophy, is a branch of philosophy that addresses questions about morality that is, concepts such as good and evil, right and wrong, virtue and vice, justice and crime, etc. Smrgsbord a type of Scandinavian meal served buffet-style with multiple dishes of various foods on a table, originating in Sweden. It is typically a celebratory meal and guests can help themselves from a range of dishes laid out for their choice. In a restaurant, the term refers to a buffet-style table laid out with many small dishes from which, for a fixed amount of money, one is allowed to choose as many as one wishes. A cocktail party is a party where cocktails are served. Women may choose to wear what has become known as a cocktail dress A cocktail party is a largely informal social gathering generally featuring mixed drinks, light refreshments and an intimate guest list. Guests at a cocktail party are encouraged to intermingle while enjoying a variety of mixed drinks served by the host or a professional bartender. An informal cocktail party may be an alternative to a formal reception or full dinnerparty, especially if the guests have already made other dinner plans or are planning to meet later in the evening. Table manners are the rules of etiquette used while eating, which may also include the appropriate use of utensils. Different cultures observe different rules for table manners. Each family or group sets its own standards for how strictly these rules are to be enforced.