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The correct answer is A.
Smooth manners are characterized by being polite, courteous, and easy to get along with. They are the opposite of being hard, rough, gruff, or tough.
- Hard manners are characterized by being unyielding, inflexible, and difficult to please.
- Rough manners are characterized by being careless, uncouth, and unrefined.
- Gruff manners are characterized by being brusque, abrupt, and unfriendly.
- Tough manners are characterized by being strong, resilient, and able to withstand hardship.
In the context of the question, the speaker is saying that the person’s smooth manners made him likable and approachable. This suggests that the person was polite, courteous, and easy to get along with.