Etiquette guide for Android
Know what to say when the moment calls for tact
Manners is a private etiquette guide for everyday, workplace, and travel situations. Search real questions — "Is it rude to ask for a plus-one?" — and get a clear answer, the reasoning behind it, and ready-to-adapt polite wording.
Coming soon on Google Play · Android 8.0+
- No account required
- No ads, no tracking
- Library built in — browse offline
- Notes stay on your device
Every Manners card follows this Answer / Do / Avoid / Script shape.
The gap Manners fills
You know how to be kind. The wording is the hard part.
Advice columns don't answer in time
The RSVP deadline is tonight. The email reply is three days overdue. You're landing in Tokyo tomorrow and don't know whether to tip. Searching the open web gets you forum arguments, contradictory listicles, and a comment section — when what you needed was one considered answer and a sentence you could actually send.
And winging it under social pressure is exactly how "no worries if not!" and five-line overexplanations happen.
One considered answer, then the words
Manners gives you a searchable library of etiquette cards that lead with a verdict, explain why it's the gracious move, and list what to do and what to avoid — then hand you a script you can adapt and copy.
Scripts come in three registers — Everyday, Polished, and Formal — so the same "no" works for a group chat, a colleague, or a formal invitation. All of it is built into the app and private to your device.
Features
Built like a reference, used like a lifeline
Six tabs — Home, Guides, Scripts, Practice, World, Saved — and everything below comes straight from the app.
Ask it like a real question
Search the whole library in plain words — "How do I politely decline?", "Japan tipping", "Work email tone" — and jump straight to the card, script, or country guide that answers it.
70 etiquette cards
Practical rules for dining, texting, hosting, gifts, apologies, weddings, public spaces, school, and work. Each card gives the answer, why it works, do and avoid lists, and edge cases where the rule bends.
Polite scripts in three tones
Twelve ready-to-adapt scripts — saying no, apologizing, thanking a host, replying late, setting a boundary — each written in Everyday, Polished, and Formal wording, with a one-tap copy button.
Practice before it's live
Eight realistic multiple-choice scenarios — the phone at dinner, the missing plus-one, the forgotten name. Each choice is graded Best, Okay, or Avoid, with an explanation and the principle behind it.
18 country guides
Before you travel or host, read how greetings, dining, gift giving, business manners, and tipping work from Japan to Brazil — plus the specific things to avoid in each place.
Saved items & private notes
Bookmark the guidance you'll need again and attach your own notes — the wording that worked, the aunt to avoid seating together. Everything is stored locally on your device, never on a server.
The library
Thirteen categories, from group chats to black tie
- Dining restaurants, table manners, bills, allergies
- Digital texting, group chats, phones, social media
- Workplace meetings, email, small talk, office norms
- Weddings RSVPs, plus-ones, gifts, dress codes
- Hosting invitations, dietary needs, seating, cleanup
- Guest arrivals, thank-yous, house rules, overnight stays
- Gifts registries, budgets, thank-yous, awkward presents
- Apologies repair, accountability, late replies, mistakes
- Conversation introductions, names, exits, small talk
- Public transit, queues, speakers, shared spaces
- Travel hotels, flights, countries, tipping, customs
- Formal ceremonies, fine dining, dress, correspondence
- Student school, campus, roommates, teachers, first jobs
Three tones
The same "no," dressed for the occasion
Here is the actual "Decline an invitation" script from the app, in all three registers:
"Thank you for inviting me. I'm sorry I can't make it, but I hope you have a great time."
"Thank you so much for thinking of me. Unfortunately I'm unable to attend, but I hope it's a wonderful evening."
"Thank you for your kind invitation. I regret that I am unable to attend, and I send my best wishes for the occasion."
Each script also lists what to avoid — like saying "maybe" when you already mean no — and notes for special cases.
Country guides
Land polite, anywhere from Seoul to São Paulo
Each guide opens with a quick read, then covers greetings and essentials, dining customs, business manners, tipping norms, and the missteps to avoid.
- United States
- Canada
- United Kingdom
- France
- Italy
- Spain
- Germany
- Japan
- South Korea
- China
- India
- United Arab Emirates
- Saudi Arabia
- Mexico
- Brazil
- Australia
- Singapore
- Thailand
How it helps
Three moments Manners was made for
The RSVP you keep postponing
Search "decline," pick the tone that fits the host, copy the script, adapt a word or two, and send it — promptly, warmly, and without a paragraph of excuses.
The email that needs to land right
Workplace cards cover meetings, email tone, small talk, and office norms. Follow up on a quiet thread or set a boundary with a colleague without sounding cold — or apologetic.
The trip where customs differ
Open the country guide on the plane. Learn the greeting, the table customs, whether to tip, and what not to do — then save it and add your own notes as you go.
Privacy
Etiquette questions are personal. Manners keeps them that way.
Nothing to sign up for
No account, no login, no email capture. Open the app and start reading.
Nothing watching you
No ads, no analytics SDK, no crash-reporting SDK, no tracking. The Android app requests only the basic internet permission and explicitly blocks camera, microphone, and media permissions.
Nothing leaves your phone
The library ships inside the app, and your saved items and private notes are kept in local storage on your device — not on a server.
Free guides
Etiquette answers you can read right now
Long-form guides from the maker of Manners — the same practical, script-first approach, free on the web.
How to Politely Decline an Invitation
Why prompt clarity beats a kind-sounding "maybe," with copy-ready wording for friends, colleagues, and formal events.
Read the guide →Workplace Email Etiquette
Subject lines, greetings, tone, reply timing, and polite follow-ups — the unwritten rules of professional email, written down.
Read the guide →Modern Dining Etiquette
The table manners that still matter in 2026 — phones, bills, allergies, and being the guest who gets invited back.
Read the guide →Tipping Etiquette Around the World
Where to tip, where it's included, and where it can even cause offense — a traveler's overview, region by region.
Read the guide →FAQ
Fair questions, straight answers
When will Manners be available?
Manners is being prepared for release on Google Play as an Android app for Android 8.0 and later. There is no confirmed release date yet — the developer's Google Play page will show the listing as soon as it is live.
Is Manners free?
Yes. Manners is planned as a free app, and the first Android release has no ads and no in-app purchases. The Google Play listing will always show the current price and any future options.
Do I need an account or an internet connection?
No account, ever. The full library — etiquette cards, scripts, practice scenarios, and country guides — is built into the app, so you can browse it without a connection. Saved items and private notes are kept in local storage on your device.
What is inside the library?
70 etiquette cards, 12 polite scripts, 8 practice scenarios, and 18 country guides, organized into 13 categories: Dining, Digital, Workplace, Weddings, Hosting, Guest, Gifts, Apologies, Conversation, Public, Travel, Formal, and Student.
What are the three tones?
Every script comes in Everyday, Polished, and Formal wording. Everyday is warm and casual, Polished suits work and acquaintances, and Formal fits ceremonies and serious correspondence. Pick the register that matches the moment and copy it with one tap.
Which countries have etiquette guides?
The United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Spain, Germany, Japan, South Korea, China, India, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Mexico, Brazil, Australia, Singapore, and Thailand. Each guide covers greetings, dining customs, gift giving, business manners, tipping norms, and travel dos and don'ts.
Does Manners collect my data?
No. Manners has no account system, no ads, no analytics, and no tracking. Saved items and notes are kept in local storage on your phone, and the app does not send your searches or notes to a server.
Is Manners on iPhone?
The first release of Manners is Android-only. It is not on the App Store at this time.