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Definiton of Manner,

Etiquette, Ethics,
and Social Graces
Manner
According to Other definition:
Merriam Webster × a way of doing,
Manner is: being done, or
× a characteristic or happening; mode
customary mode of action
of acting × characteristic or

× habitual conduct customary way of


or deportment : doing, making,
BEHAVIOR saying
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Examples
× He swims well.
× He ran quickly.
× She spoke softly.
× James coughed loudly to attract
her attention.

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Etiquette
Definition:
× the conduct or procedure required by
good breeding or prescribed by
authority to be observed in social or
official life
× the set of rules or customs that
control accepted behavior in
particular social groups or social
situations
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Etiquette indicates the way of behaving
politely and properly in a social setting. It is
the accepted code of behavior. Etiquette is the
guidelines that govern a way a person should
behave in the society. Etiquette basically
refers to good manners or polite behavior.
Saying sorry and thank you appropriately,
being punctual, table manners, etc. are
some common acceptable social behavior or
etiquette.

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Ethics
Definition:
× moral principles that govern a

person's behavior or the


conducting of an activity.
× a set of moral principles : a

theory or system of moral values

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“Moral principles that govern a person’s
behavior or the conducting of an
activity”. Ethics refer to principles,
values, standards and rules that govern a
person’s behavior. It can be the deciding
factor between right and wrong. Ethics
can mean different things to different
people. Basically, we decide the
difference between right and wrong
based on our conscience, religion, laws
of the country, etc. Therefore, ethics
can be based on various factors.

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Social Grace
Definition:
× Social graces are skills used to interact politely
in social situations. They include manners,
etiquette, deportment and fashion
× Social grace refers to the general behavior and
attitude of being polite and welcoming to
people. It is society's rules for acceptable
kindness. This is extremely important in
developing friendships, but also important in all
other relationships. You need to get along in the
world at home and at work. Using social grace is
how you do that. 8
Thank
you!
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