company manners

Idioms and Phrases

One's best behavior, as in George never interrupts when we have guests; he has fine company manners . This term employs company in the sense of “guests.” An older variant, Tell me thy company and I'll tell thee thy manners , uses company in the sense of “companions.” The current term implies that one is more mindful of politeness with invited guests.

Example Sentences

You see I did not expect to find any one here, and consequently left my company manners at home.

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"I see you've brought your company manners with you," said Nash.

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Jacqueline arose to meet her grandmother with her best company manners.

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"Company manners" and "every-day manners" must be identical in service as well as family behavior.

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No person seems "to the manner born" who has to think out each act necessary to "company manners."

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