Mannerism (behavior)
In human behavior, a mannerism is a peculiar, distinctive habit of a person.[http://dictionary.apa.org/mannerism Mannerism], APA Dictionary of Psychology, 2007[https://www.psychology-lexicon.com/cms/glossary/46-glossary-m/25503-mannerisms.html Mannerisms] In particular, the term refers to an affected or exaggerated speech or actions.[https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mannerism mannerism], Merriam-Webster
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. Some mannerisms of a person may be indicative of an attempt to call attention to themselves.Roger M. Kurlan, [https://academic.oup.com/book/25146/chapter-abstract/189449241?redirectedFrom=fulltext Chapter 7. "Habits, Mannerisms, Compulsions, and Stereotypies"], In: Hyperkinetic Movement Disorders, 2015, pp. 99-105, {{doi|10.1093/med/9780199925643.003.0007}}
In psychopathology, mannerisms that look unnatural and weird may be a syndrome of various personality disorders.Martin Brüne, [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9697162/ Ethological remarks on mannerisms. Conceptualisation and proposal for a definition] {{PMID|9697162}} Mannerisms should be distinguished from tics: the former are fluidly integrated into person's behavior, while tics are sudden, repetitive, and abrupt.