difference between 'manner' and 'manners'

[Gerald]

Dear Friend,

What is the difference between 'manner' and 'manners'.

1.Show her some 'manners'.

2.In what manner did you approach her?.
gerald

[Alan]

Hi Gerald,

Interesting question. 'Manner' refers to style, way in which something is done/conducted as in: He spoke to them in a very rude manner.

'Manners' is a general word for behaviour as in: Bad manners= bad behaviour Good manners= good behaviour. In your sentence:

Show her some 'manners', this means: Be polite to her.

Alan
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[Gerald]

Dear Alan,

Thank you very much for your help.Its only for a day or so that I Joined this forum and i can say that I have learned so many new things that i have never learned before.Even though English language still demands a thorough understanding of Grammar and Rules i believe that iam going to learn some more with many good people around.Thanks Alan.

Gerald