text: Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
  ### Context:
  CREATE TABLE table_name_52 (manner_of_departure VARCHAR, date_of_appointment VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  What was the manner of depature when the date of appointment was 27 December 2007?
  ### Answer:
  SELECT manner_of_departure FROM table_name_52 WHERE date_of_appointment = "27 december 2007"