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Mannerism (behavior)
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In human behavior, a mannerism is a peculiar, distinctive habit of a person.[1][2] In particular, the term refers to an affected or exaggerated speech or actions.[3]
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Often mannerisms are subtle and subconscious. They may be expressed in body language, manner of speech, tone of the voice, etc. Examples of mannerisms are twirling hair, tapping fingers, particular facial expressions.[2] Some mannerisms of a person may be indicative of an attempt to call attention to themselves.[4]
In psychopathology, mannerisms that look unnatural and weird may be a syndrome of various personality disorders.[5] Mannerisms should be distinguished from tics: the former are fluidly integrated into person's behavior, while tics are sudden, repetitive, and abrupt.[2]
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