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English Vocabulary in Use Advance (Unit 62: Manner: behaviour and body language)


A. Manners

Courtesy is still important nowadays. [politeness and respect]
The teacher said her students were always very courteous. [polite and respectful]
She addressed the customer in a very discourteous manner. [impolite and lacking respect]
I hope I didn’t appear offhand with her – it’s just that I was in such a hurry. [showing a rude lack of interest in others]
The boy had an insolent expression on his face which irritated me. [rude and not showing respect]
What’s the etiquette at a traditional Chinese wedding? Do you know? [accepted rules or customs]
Here, have a seat. Relax – there’s no need to stand on ceremony. [behave in a formal way]
My elderly uncle and aunt are both rather straitlaced. [having old-fashioned and strict morals]
Asking for more food at a formal dinner party is just not the done thing. [what you are expected to do in a social situation]
When taking part in online discussions, always follow netiquette and keep your comments brief. [code of behaviour online]

Language help

Manners, meaning the way we behave with one another socially, is plural, e.g. We need to employ staff with good manners (NOT good manner). Manner (singular) is a more formal alternative to ‘way (of doing something)’, e.g. He greeted everyone in a friendly manner.

B. Body language and non-verbal language

Verb/expression What it indicates Comment
raise your eyebrows surprise or shock either a person or behaviour can raise eyebrows
twitch nervousness repeated small movements with part of the body
flinch pain or fear sudden small movement
squirm embarrassment or nervousness move from side to side in an awkward way
smirk self-satisfaction smile (negative associations)
beam happiness broad smile (positive associations)
sniff at something disapproval breathe air in through your nose in a way that makes a noise
snort disgust or great amusement make an explosive sound by forcing air up or down your nose
titter nervousness or embarrassment small laugh


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