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The combination of a well-mannered dog and a genuinely kind stranger created a feel-good moment that viewers kept sharing and commenting on.—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026 But even the most well-mannered canines couldn’t help but turn their heads for a squirrel.—Julia James, Dallas Morning News, 2 Mar. 2026 No one questions when men do what Jaime did, ditching their families (in this case, MVP Megan Mullaly as her well-mannered mom, Layanne, and Jeff Perry as her more oblivious dad) to go off and make a career for themselves.—Peter Debruge, Variety, 27 Jan. 2026 Our lion is calm and well-mannered.—Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026 In times of great stress, there’s nothing quite like turning on a Paddington movie and setting off on a well-mannered adventure.—Andrew Walsh, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Dec. 2025 Harry's lawsuits are a bit like a royal garden party, occasional and well-mannered with, cucumber sandwiches.—Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2025 Many parents go to lengths to raise kids who are polite and well-mannered.—Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 21 Nov. 2025 Bureau found the youngster to be respectful, polite and well-mannered but, unlike at Avallon, quite shy and hesitant to speak in front of the group.—Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025