We expected Mr. Blake to conduct himself in a professional manner.

Only conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ; so that whether I come and see you or remain absent, I may hear of you that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel.

It is an endless procession of surprises. The expected rarely occurs and never in the expected manner.

Nobody was throwing chairs or anything like that. We discussed it and we handled it in a professional manner.

have always responded in a professional manner from all inquires from the council and all members of the public.

To me its childish. Things could be handled in a professional cordial manner no matter who you are.