Comportamento e Approccio - Comportarsi educatamente

Scopri come i modi di dire inglesi come "mantenere una lingua civile" e "stare in cerimonia" si riferiscono a comportarsi educatamente in inglese.

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

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) [Frase]

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 [Frase]

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 [Frase]

(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 [sostantivo]

regole di 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 .

Nonostante fosse competente e dedicato al suo lavoro, l'azienda lo ha licenziato perché non ha seguito le regole di Queensberry in ufficio.

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

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 [Frase]

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] [Frase]

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) [Frase]

used to apologize for swearing or using offensive words

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as a matter of form [Frase]

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 [Frase]

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

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to [keep] a civil tongue [Frase]

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 [Frase]

insulto

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 [Frase]

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 [Verbo]

recuperare

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

Ha compensato la sua assenza portandole un regalo.

Comportamento e Approccio
Preveggenza & Prudenza	Reazione eccessiva	Tact	Essere diplomatico
Improvvisazione & Compromesso	Comportarsi educatamente	Mancanza di cura o considerazione	Senza cura o pensiero
Reagire o Esigere	Risposte conversazionali	Mostrare sorpresa	Pagare o Attirare l'Attenzione
Non prestando attenzione	Comportamento offensivo	Reazione e risposta	Gelosia & Competizione
Trattamento duro e rigoroso