country manners

language: en

definitions

  1. Social behavior and etiquette characteristic of people living in rural or agricultural areas, often implying simplicity, directness, and a lack of pretension.
    en: Social behavior and etiquette characteristic of people living in rural or agricultural areas, often implying simplicity, directness, and a lack of pretension.
  2. Social conduct perceived as unrefined, unsophisticated, or lacking the polished etiquette associated with urban or high society.
    en: Social conduct perceived as unrefined, unsophisticated, or lacking the polished etiquette associated with urban or high society.

examples

  1. He was known for his country manners, always greeting neighbors with a simple nod.

    He was known for his country manners, always greeting neighbors with a simple nod.

  2. The city dwellers were taken aback by his blunt country manners.

    The city dwellers were taken aback by his blunt country manners.