Manners and mores- survey

We have asked 84 students how they understand the terms: manners and mores. Here are the answers that represent the genearal undersatnding of the issue:

'Having good manners is being driven by certain rules, with particular emphasis on politeness. Mores are the events and human behaviours which go according to certain traditions'

'In my opinion manners are the rules for our behaviour. A man with good maners is a man able to behave well and he or she knows the savoir-vivre rules. Mores refer to the tradition of a given group of people'.

'Manners are the abilities to behave well, and they are acquired over time. Mores are the traditions passed down from generation to generation.'

'Manners are our good forms of behaviour. Mores, depending on the circumstances, location and time are variable. Mores that are frequently repeated become a tradition.'

'Manners are the behaviour people demonstrate when socialising. Manners may be good or bad. Mores are associated with the general behaviour of the culture of a certain region or country.'

'Having good manners means behaving well, treating other people well and accepting their way of life. Mores are habits and traditions which are passed down from generation to generation.'

'Having good manners means demonstrating appropriate bahaviour. A man with good manners can make intelligent conversations with others. Mores are traditions that I celebrate with my family, e.g. our annual football competiotion at Easter.'

'Manners are sets of values that guide a person. They are based on the education of the school, parents and social environment.'

'Manners equal savoir-vivre.'

'Manners and mores- the performance of social norms.'

'Mores- various habits.'

'Manners are forms of appropriate bahaviour in various social situations. Mores are habits that have existed for a long time in a particular social group.'

'Mores are culture and traditions of a particular country. Mores vary depending on the era in which we live.'

'Mores are closely related to the culture and language of a particular social group'.

'Manners and mores are gestures, words and general behaviour.'

'Demonstrating good manners and mores is something we should expect from every person.'

'All people should be taught good manners and mores from their childhood.'