"The Social Network" is shrewdly perceptive about such things as class, manners, ethics, and the emptying out of self that accompanies a genius's absorption in his work.
Cloak and sword drama, also called cloak and dagger theatre, Spanish comedia de capa y espada, 17th-century Spanish plays of upper middle class manners and intrigue.
Sotheby's has long had one foot in the world of class, manners, and taste, and the other in the new world of the crass, the louche, and the questionable – it's former chairman, Alfred Taubman, the mall mogul and billionaire, once went to jail for price fixing.
It is very middle/working class manners to say that.
David Cameron was stiff and occasionally uncertain, with an upper-class manner that appeared high-handed at times.
"Vinny is a consummate professional who represents the New York Jets and the N.F.L. in a first-class manner," Edwards said in his statement.
Dressed nattily in a well-cut suit and with an upper-class manner of speaking, George is mistaken by Nora for another respondent to her ad.
Growing up black in the 1950's, Mr. Mills may have received second-class treatment, but he acted in a first-class manner.
"We expect everyone that represents the Detroit Pistons to do so in a first-class manner, and that will continue as we move forward".
"I have learned from my past actions and am fully committed to representing the Dolphins organization in a first-class manner on and off the field".
