country manners

language: fr

definitions

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

examples

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

    Il était connu pour ses manières champêtres, saluant toujours ses voisins d'un simple signe de tête.

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

    Les citadins ont été surpris par ses manières rustiques et directes.