How would you define a well-mannered person?

I really prize good manners and I am sad that to a large extent manners are becoming less and less apparent these days. I do believe they are to some point culturally determined. Some being universal, like of course ‘please’ and ‘thank you’. I do like the saying ‘Manners maketh the Man/Person’ as it is true. Manners to my mind signal good social skills.

In my opinion, there is such a thing as being too well-mannered. It certainly makes one stand out in a crowd.

@LornaLove : Oh, what a good way to look at it. Nice answer, short and concise. Thank you.

A well-mannered person is one who never makes other people uncomfortable. Their manners make other people glad they are around.

Discreet, genuine, considerate, soft-spoken and helpful.

@zenvelo Or even around again…

@janbb And again, and again!

One who entertains appropriately. One who wines and dines you and to make you feel most comfortable. More importantly…one who cleans up the blood afterwards.

So many ways of defining a well-mannered person, but this oldie is still a goodie:

Treat others the way you want to be treated. With respect and kindness and a dash of empathy for good measure.

A well mannered person is friendly, smiles, is considerate and kind. You can recognize them by their words, “thank you”, “please,” “you’re welcome.” You can recognize them by their actions, holding doors open for others, allowing you to go first in the check out line, when you have 2 items and they have 20 items. A well-mannered person makes you feel special.

I think manners count. I think that they have slipped with the availability of technology.

A well-mannered person is more appreciated today, since few really are, but much underrated. A lot of what well-mannered means have been for some time seen as misogynistic, or chauvinistic. In general a well-mannered person can have a conversation without ghetto talk, or cussing like a sailor. They can drink without getting drunk. They are sober and well-behaved when talking to them. They are considerate of other, not blasting their music to people who may not care to hear it, holding the chair for a woman, and the door, plus opening the door and helping them in and from a vehicle, a well-mannered man stands when a woman enters or leaves. They cove their mouth when they cough or sneeze. They don’t yell across the mall or street at people. Those are starters

As “they” say…..good manners never go out of style.
I am a very polite person and appreciate the same in others. Table manners as well. Kinda a no brainer, don’t shovel your food in, chew with your mouth open.

Put your napkin in your lap, and whatever you do…don’t blow your nose at the table. Disgusting! I also hate people that spit in public, so gross. gah!

@Coloma Indeed, the spitting in public is gross and even worse, if you happen to accidently step in it! Disgusting!!

Someone who was brought up by right minded parents & follows their lead instinctively.

@prairierose I know!
Recently I had some guy hack up a nasty spit on the hoof and it landed practically on my shoe while walking. I was so blown away, really?!!! I just said ” Nice.” He didn’t flinch.