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Can chivalry come off as pretentiousness?

Shanks @ShankyAmbasta (126) • New Delhi, India 30 Dec 20

One thing I remembered is being a gentleman with ladies came off as being pretentious for some. Though some women appreciate the chivalrous nature some take it as if the person trying to woo a woman or being fake. It’s a thing of...

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MarkAnthony20 @MarkAnthony20 (73) • Philippines 13 Apr 13

I have a mannerism and I am going to overcome it little by little. I usually do scratching the edge of my pillow using my 2 fingers when I am laying down on my bed before to sleep. I want this kind of mannerism go away. I am going...

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Why do smoker tap their cigarette stick?

Shavkat @Shavkat (141906) • Philippines 30 Sep 12

Tapping sounds from a cigarette butt seems so familiar, especially if you have friends who are smoker. I am not sure, if they are aware of this. They used to tap the cigarette butt on any flat surfaces, it can be on a matchbox or...

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What you remember most about your teacher?

kearkear @kearkear (963) • Davao, Philippines 13 Sep 11

Lots of things I remembered about my teachers during my high school. Their mannerism, how they teach and inculcate us with the topics. The way they say their jokes.

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What do you think is your too obvious/worst Mannerism?

skbrence @skbrence (475) • Philippines 9 Jan 10

A reference site defined 'Mannerism' as "a habitual or characteristic manner, mode, or way of doing something; distinctive quality or style, as in behavior or speech." Example, He has an annoying mannerism of tapping his fingers...

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When talking to someone do you look straight on his face?

Morning Girl @salonga (27775) • Philippines 27 Oct 09

I don't feel comfortable if the person who talks to me is not looking straight on my face. But I have an officemate who is like that. It is either he is shy or what but certainly I don't enjoy talking with him...

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do you bite your nails as your mannerism?

amyson @amyson (3498) • Philippines 17 Oct 09

when i was in grade school i have my habit of biting my nails when watching movies or doing nothing for sometimes.i think they says that i am oral fixated when i was a baby.so to make my fixation resolved i am biting my...

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What mannerism in people that you find annoying?

manong05 @manong05 (5027) • Philippines 16 Oct 09

Some of us have mannerisms and they are brought to our attention by friends and we overcome them. I know of someone whose mannerism really irritates people but bringing it his attention doesn't change anything. The guy plays with...

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If it itch - it has to be scratched.

SummerChick @SummerChick (513) • Philippines 5 Jul 09

Are you the kind of person unknowingly scratches itchy part of their body even if there are other people around? I know it is but just normal for a my son to sratch his head when I catch him lying at me. And it is also normal...

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What mannerisms do you have?

christian1 @christian1 (134) • Greece 25 Apr 09

I have "no-good" mannerism..and that, leads me sometimes to be thinked of flirting in public, specially when talking with guys. Im trying to be aware always not to do it but still i find myself biting the halfside of my...

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Are you a serious person?

Masmasika @Masmasika (1921) • Philippines 16 Feb 09

People are individuals with different actuation and mannerisms. Some look funny even without smiling, some are too serious and some look sad. Are you someone who looks serious that sometimes people are aloof even if they want...

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What are your thoughts when you see someone sitting & shaking their legs?

sharie16 @sharie16 (2212) • Philippines 26 Sep 08

I see that behavior more on men...but im not sure what does that mean...is that somewhat mannerism or what? happy mylotting!

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Speaker movement during meeting or presentation

agihcam @agihcam (1914) • Philippines 10 Jul 08

Have you observed different styles of presentor's during the meeting? Which of these mannerism you perform; 1) Crossed hand on the chest 2) Hands on the pockets 3) Moving feet 4) Walking back and forth 5) Holding parts of...

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Mannerism in speech.

BYOLA2871 @BYOLA2871 (4371) • South Africa 17 Apr 08

There are certain words or statements we use on regular basis. As for me my usual phrase is “do you get what am saying?” Do you have any phrase you use most often in your speech?

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What is your mannerism?

rakiztha3 @rakiztha3 (5) • Philippines 31 Aug 07

sometimes when I'm thinking something, i never realize that im biting my finger nails, and someone asking me why i do it? i don't know what to answer.. how about you? what is your mannerism?

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do you like to cross your legs when you are sitting?

jlara_gtr34 @jlara_gtr34 (3491) • Philippines 6 Aug 07

hi there! ;0 i am so guilty of these. i love to cross my legs whenever i sit down. my mom told me that i shouldnt do that because i would end up having varicose veins, but i guess it has been a force of habit already. im...

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what's your mannerism?your favorite expression/facial expression?

zer0charly @zer0charly (5613) • Philippines 1 Jun 07

hhmmm...i usually bite my nails when i am nervous and when i am stressful..i really can't help it.and i remember,way back highschool and college days,everytime i am speaking infront of people,like making a report..,i keep on...

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When you feel nervous....

cheenlly @cheenlly (3476) • Philippines 22 May 07

hello mylottians and friends, im curious and want to know different mannerism. When you feel nervous what do you usually do to divert it or what i mean to say is what are you mannerism or habitual gesture? Mine is, i usually touch...

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Do you bite your fingernails?

myworld_and_you @myworld_and_you (1223) • Philippines 19 Mar 07

If you're gonna take a look at my fingernails, surely you would be amazed on how short the fingernails are because i do bite them. And it already became my hobby. There are times when I couldn't notice already that I'm biting it...

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Do you do knuckle-cracking?

blindedfox @blindedfox (3315) • Philippines 17 Mar 07

For some reason, I 'crack' my knuckles every now and then. I just feel better when I do. Some say that it will cause some deformities or something to my fingerjoints.. But I just can't help it. =) Do you do knuckle-cracking?

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