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Comportamiento y Enfoque - Comportamiento ofensivo

Explora modismos en inglés que se relacionan con comportamientos ofensivos, incluyendo "close to the bone" y "eat dirt".

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to receive insults or bad treatment, especially without ever complaining

Ex: They will eat dirt if they don't prepare properly and embarrass themselves during the presentation.

to consider a person or thing unimportant and undeserving of respect

Ex: Some employees felt that the manager looked down his nose at their suggestions and ideas, acting as if their input didn't matter.

(of jokes or remarks) close to the limits of what people can tolerate or find acceptable, particularly if it is offensive or sexually suggestive

Ex: They walked a fine line between being provocative and near the knuckle with their advertising campaign.

to speak in a manner that is rude or sexually offensive

Ex: He just went to the boss's office, aired his lungs and now he's complaining about losing his job!Give me a break!

to talk to a person in a way that is rude and shows no respect for them

Ex: Instead of accepting the feedback gracefully, he gave his supervisor some lip, questioning the validity of the criticism.

resonating deeply with someone's personal experiences, feelings, or beliefs

Ex: The news about the natural disaster hitting that region hit close to home for the residents who had friends and family there.

to express contempt or disrespect to a person by showing one's naked backside to them

Ex: Please tell me you didn't hang a BA at the headmaster after graduation.

to raise one's middle finger and point it toward a person to show one is angry with them, hates, or disrespects them

Ex: He gave the referee the finger after they made a bad call.

to have an attitude that is inappropriate, rude, or too bold

Ex: The employee had a nerve to question the CEO's decision during the board meeting.

to talk about someone without giving them any respect

Ex: In polite society, it's generally considered impolite to take anyone's name in vain, especially when discussing sensitive topics.

(of a joke, story, remark, etc.) dealing with sensitive or controversial topics that can be uncomfortable or unsettling to hear

Ex: Her comments about my performance were close to the bone, but I knew I needed to hear the honest feedback.
no-go area
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a very private or offensive subject that should not be discussed

área prohibida, tema tabú

área prohibida, tema tabú

Ex: Bringing up the topic of personal finances can be a no-go area in some cultures , as it 's considered impolite to inquire about money matters .Mencionar el tema de las finanzas personales puede ser un **tema prohibido** en algunas culturas, ya que se considera descortés preguntar sobre asuntos de dinero.

to laugh or shout insults at someone

Ex: In some political debates, candidates may give each other the bird by exchanging personal insults and derogatory remarks.
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