Perilaku dan Pendekatan - Bersikap Sopan

Temukan bagaimana idiom Inggris seperti "menjaga lidah yang sopan" dan "berdiri di upacara" terkait dengan berperilaku sopan dalam bahasa Inggris.

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

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) [frasa]

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 [frasa]

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 [frasa]

(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 [Kata benda]

aturan 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 .

Meskipun dia berpengetahuan dan berdedikasi terhadap pekerjaannya, perusahaan memecatnya karena dia tidak mengikuti aturan Queensberry di kantor.

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

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 [frasa]

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] [kalimat]

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) [frasa]

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 [frasa]

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 [frasa]

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

Ex: Thank you so much for coming in for the interview. John, would you please show Mr. Porter the door?

to [keep] a civil tongue [frasa]

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 [frasa]

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 [frasa]

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 [kata kerja]

mengganti

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

Dia menebus ketidakhadirannya dengan membawakannya hadiah.

Perilaku dan Pendekatan
Kewaspadaan & Kebijaksanaan	Reaksi berlebihan	Tact	Menjadi bijaksana
Improvisasi & Kompromi	Bersikap Sopan	Kurangnya perawatan atau pertimbangan	Tanpa perawatan atau pemikiran
Bereaksi atau Menuntut	Tangapan percakapan	Menunjukkan kejutan	Membayar atau Mendapatkan Perhatian
Tidak memperhatikan	Perilaku Ofensif	Reaksi dan tanggapan	Kecemburuan & Persaingan
Perlakuan Keras dan Ketat