manners / manner
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manners
The way a person behaves in social situations, often in the sense of good behavior or politeness. Used almost exclusively in the plural.
Er hat wirklich ausgezeichnete Manieren und hält jeder Frau die Tür auf.
He really has excellent manners and holds the door open for every woman.
manner / style
A characteristic style or a particular way of doing something, especially in art, music, or literature. In this meaning, the form 'die Manier' is more common.
Das Porträt wurde in der Maniere des späten 19. Jahrhunderts gemalt.
The portrait was painted in the manner of the late 19th century.
This word is almost always used differently for its two main meanings. When it refers to good behavior, it is used almost exclusively in the plural: 'die Manieren' (manners). When an artistic style is meant, the singular form 'die Maniere' or 'die Manier' (manner/style) is used.
Kinder sollten früh gute Manieren lernen.
Children should learn good manners early.
In connection with behavior, 'Manieren' (manners) is often combined with the verb 'haben' (to have). Typical expressions are 'gute Manieren haben' (to have good manners), 'schlechte Manieren haben' (to have bad manners), or also 'keine Manieren haben' (to have no manners).
Er hat leider überhaupt keine Manieren.
Unfortunately, he has no manners at all.
When referring to a style, the fixed expression 'in der Manier(e) von jemandem/etwas' (in the manner of someone/something) is often used. It is followed by the dative.
Sie schrieb den Roman in der Manier ihres großen Vorbilds.
She wrote the novel in the manner of her great role model.
behavior / manners
Benehmen and Manieren both describe how someone behaves in social situations. Benehmen refers more to a person's overall conduct, while Manieren particularly emphasizes politeness and decency. Use Benehmen for an overall judgment and usually Manieren for polite social conventions.
Seine guten Manieren beim Familienessen fielen allen Gästen auf.
His good manners at the family dinner stood out to all the guests.
Sein Benehmen beim Familienessen war freundlich, aber manchmal etwas laut.
His behavior at the family dinner was friendly, but sometimes a little loud.
