It is to her credit that she can credibly make such claims -- the Nassau G.O.P. is not known for its grounding in fiscal reality -- and her affable manner is a welcome break from the cutthroat wiliness of, say, former Senator Alfonse D'Amato, who was Hempstead supervisor in the 1970's.
For although Miller had shown no great interest in culture, her unshowy manner made her a welcome change from Hunt.
White, an odd-looking figure with a stilted speaking manner, is not necessarily a welcome visual presence in them.
Roberts eventually joined her, and mirrored her movements, his calm, open demeanor and stiffer — though no less accomplished — manner of moving providing a welcome contrast to that of his partner.
Their genuine hospitality, exhibited in the most humble of manners - a warm welcome, a genuine smile, a thoughtful question, a deliberate acknowledgement - was enough to replenish and restore my soul, fulfilling the mission of my two-week long European adventure.
His courteous manner and ability to charm political opponents provided a welcome foil to the hard-nosed president.
Tall and graceful, with intelligent eyes and an understated manner, Joseph welcomes me to a corner of Juba 3 camp, where about fifteen people, mostly women and children, sit in the shade of a shipping container.
Roberts eventually joined her, and mirrored her movements, his calm, open demeanor and stiffer though no less accomplished manner of moving providing a welcome contrast to that of his partner.
His well-considered and thoughtful manner is welcome in times when rushed and embarrassing soundbites make up so much of our media coverage, and when his critics would be more than happy to see him make gaffes.
