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− | In [[sociology]], '''manners''' are the unenforced standards of conduct which show the actor to be [[culture]]d, [[polite]], and refined. They are like [[law]]s in that they codify or set a [[standard]] for [[human]] [[behavior]], but they are unlike laws in that there is no [[formal]] [[system]] for punishing transgressions, other than social disapproval. What is considered "mannerly" is highly susceptible to change with time, geographical location, [[status|social stratum]], occasion, and other factors. That manners matter is evidenced by the [[fact]] that large [[books]] have been written on the subject, [[advice column]]s frequently deal with questions of mannerly behavior, and that schools have existed for the sole [[purpose]] of teaching manners. | + | In [[sociology]], '''manners''' are the unenforced standards of conduct which show the actor to be [[culture]]d, [[politics|polite]], and refined. They are like [[law]]s in that they codify or set a [[standard]] for [[human]] [[behavior]], but they are unlike laws in that there is no [[formal]] [[system]] for punishing transgressions, other than social disapproval. What is considered "mannerly" is highly susceptible to change with time, geographical location, [[status|social stratum]], occasion, and other factors. That manners matter is evidenced by the [[fact]] that large [[books]] have been written on the subject, advice columns frequently deal with questions of mannerly behavior, and that schools have existed for the sole [[purpose]] of teaching manners. |
− | A [[lady]] is a term frequently used for a woman who follows proper manners; the term [[gentleman]] is used as a male counterpart; though these terms are also often used for members of a particular [[social class]]. | + | A lady is a term frequently used for a woman who follows proper manners; the term gentleman is used as a male counterpart; though these terms are also often used for members of a particular [[status|social class]]. |
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| ==References== | | ==References== |
| * Truss, Lynn (Nov. 14, 2005). "Don't be so rude". ''[[New Straits Times]]'', p. L12–L13. | | * Truss, Lynn (Nov. 14, 2005). "Don't be so rude". ''[[New Straits Times]]'', p. L12–L13. |
| ==Further reading== | | ==Further reading== |
− | * "Manner Equals Morals" by Ruth Nanda Anshen, Moyer-Bell, ISBN 1559210621 | + | * "Manner Equals Morals" by [[Ruth Nanda Anshe]]n, Moyer-Bell, ISBN 1559210621 |
− | * ''New Manners for New Times: A Complete Guide to Etiquette,'' by [[Letitia Baldrige]], New York: Scribner, 2003, ISBN 0-7432-1062-X, 709 pages. | + | * ''New Manners for New Times: A Complete Guide to Etiquette,'' by Letitia Baldrige, New York: Scribner, 2003, ISBN 0-7432-1062-X, 709 pages. |
| * ''Manners from Heaven: A Divine Guide to Good Behaviour'', by Quentin Crisp, HarperCollins Publishers (June 13, 1985), ISBN 0-00-654133-X, 138 pages. | | * ''Manners from Heaven: A Divine Guide to Good Behaviour'', by Quentin Crisp, HarperCollins Publishers (June 13, 1985), ISBN 0-00-654133-X, 138 pages. |
| * ''Town & Country Modern Manners: The Thinking Person's Guide to Social Graces'', edited by Thomas P. Farley, Hearst Books (September 2005), ISBN 1-58816-454-3, 256 pages. | | * ''Town & Country Modern Manners: The Thinking Person's Guide to Social Graces'', edited by Thomas P. Farley, Hearst Books (September 2005), ISBN 1-58816-454-3, 256 pages. |