mannerism

/ˈma-nə-ˌri-zəm/

noun

  1. exaggerated or affected adherence to a particular style or manner : artificiality, preciosity

  2. an art style in late 16th century Europe characterized by spatial incongruity and excessive elongation of the human figures

  3. a characteristic and often unconscious mode or peculiarity of action, bearing, or treatment

refined almost to the point of mannerism

pose air airs affectation mannerism mean an adopted way of speaking or behaving. pose implies an attitude deliberately assumed in order to impress others. air may suggest natural acquirement through environment or way of life.