Comportement et Approche - Se comporter poliment

Découvrez comment les expressions anglaises comme "garder une langue civilisée" et "se tenir sur la cérémonie" sont liées à un comportement poli en anglais.

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to [mind] {one's} p's and q's [Phrase]

to do one's best to be as proper and polite as one is capable of

Ex: Minding your Ps and Qs in London is akin to respectful bows and nods in Singapore.

to [mind|watch] {one's} (language|tongue) [Phrase]

to speak in a manner that is not inappropriate, vulgar, or offensive

Ex: After being threatened with expulsion for my vulgar remarks in class , I knew I had to watch my tongue for the rest of the semester .

on {one's} best behavior [Phrase]

as polite and well-mannered as one can be

Ex: The 1,400 fans were on their best behavior and filed out peacefully at the end .

politically correct [Phrase]

(of people, their words, or behavior) not offensive to people of different races, ethnicities, genders, etc.

Ex: He was an interesting speaker , if not always politically correct in his views .

Queensberry rules [nom]

règles de Queensberry

Ex: Despite the fact he was knowledgeable and dedicated towards his work , the company fired him because he did n’t follow the Queensberry rules in the office .

Malgré le fait qu'il était compétent et dévoué à son travail, l'entreprise l'a licencié parce qu'il n'a pas suivi les règles de Queensberry au bureau.

to [put] {one's} best foot forward [Phrase]

to try to behave in the best way possible so as to make a good impression or gain approval

Ex: He puts his best foot forward at parties .

to [stand] on ceremony [Phrase]

to behave in an overly polite and formal manner

Ex: But I would n't dream of standing on ceremony with people I know so well as the Musgroves .

watch {one's} [mouth] [phrase]

used to tell a person that they should talk in a way that is not rude, vulgar, or offensive

Ex: Watch your mouth !

to (pardon|excuse) {one's} (French|language) [Phrase]

used to apologize for swearing or using offensive words

Ex: Mr. Secretary , pardon my language , but I think that 's a lot of crap .

as a matter of form [Phrase]

said of something that is done only for the sake of formality or just to keep up appearances

Ex: He was asked to participate only as a matter of form .

to [show] {sb} the door [Phrase]

to accompany a guest, visitor, etc. to the exit of a room or building

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to [keep] a civil tongue [Phrase]

to speak in a manner marked by politeness and dignity

Ex: Although she was angry , she kept a civil tongue .

to [mince] {one's} words [Phrase]

to choose words carefully so as to avoid offense or give an impression different from the truth

Ex: He will be remembered as a principled journalist , who expressed his views without mincing his words and enjoyed respect of his community .

to [pull] {one's} punches [Phrase]

to deliberately hold back or lessen the force or impact of one's actions, often to avoid causing harm or offense

Ex: In the world we live in , you do n't get anywhere by pulling your punches .

to make up for [verbe]

compenser

Ex: He made up for his absence by bringing her a gift .

Il a compensé son absence en lui apportant un cadeau.

Comportement et Approche
Prévoyance & Prudence	Réaction excessive	Tact	Être diplomate
Improvisation & Compromis	Se comporter poliment	Manque de soin ou de considération	Sans soin ni pensée
Réagir ou Exiger	Réponses conversationnelles	Montrer de la surprise	Payer ou Attirer l'Attention
Ne pas faire attention	Comportement offensant	Réaction et réponse	Jalousie & Compétition
Traitement dur et strict