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manners
The way one behaves in social interaction with other people; the full set of rules of good behavior. Often used in the plural.
Gute Umgangsformen sind im Berufsleben sehr wichtig.
Good manners are very important in professional life.
The word is made up of 'der Umgang' (the way one interacts with other people) and 'die Form' (form). The 's' in the middle is a linking s, which connects the two parts.
Seine direkte, aber freundliche Umgangsform wird von allen geschätzt.
His direct but friendly manner is appreciated by everyone.
Although there is a singular form, the word is usually used in the plural 'die Umgangsformen' (manners). This refers to the full set of rules for good behavior in society.
In der E-Mail-Kommunikation sollte man ebenfalls auf gute Umgangsformen achten.
In email communication, one should also pay attention to good manners.
'Umgangsformen' (manners) is often combined with adjectives such as 'gut' (good), 'schlecht' (bad), or 'gepflegt' (polished). Typical verbs are 'haben' (to have), 'besitzen' (to possess), 'wahren' (to maintain), or 'auf etwas achten' (to pay attention to something).
Leider hat er sehr schlechte Umgangsformen und ist oft unhöflich.
Unfortunately, he has very bad manners and is often impolite.
style
'der Stil' and 'die Umgangsform' can both have to do with behavior toward other people. 'Stil' describes a person's characteristic way of presenting themselves, for example friendly, relaxed, or very formal. 'Umgangsform' refers more strongly to rules and habits in social interaction, often in the plural: 'Umgangsformen'. When it is about the personal impression someone makes, 'Stil' fits. When it is about politeness, respect, and appropriate rules for dealing with others, 'Umgangsform' is more precise.
In der Ausbildung lernen die Teilnehmer wichtige Umgangsformen für den Beruf.
In the training program, the participants learn important manners for professional life.
Frau Schwarz hat einen sehr offenen Stil im Umgang mit Kunden.
Ms. Schwarz has a very open style in dealing with customers.