行動とアプローチ - 礼儀正しく振る舞う

「礼儀正しい言葉を使う」や「形式にこだわる」などの英語のイディオムが、英語で礼儀正しく振る舞うこととどのように関連しているかを発見してください。

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to [mind] {one's} p's and q's [句]

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) [句]

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 [句]

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 [句]

(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 [名詞]

クイーンズベリー・ルール

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 .

彼が知識があり、仕事に献身的であったという事実にもかかわらず、会社は彼を解雇しました。なぜなら、彼はオフィスでクイーンズベリー・ルールに従わなかったからです。

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

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 [句]

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] [文]

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) [句]

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 [句]

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 [句]

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 [句]

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 [句]

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 [句]

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 [動詞]

埋め合わせる

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

彼は彼女に贈り物を持ってくることで、自分の不在を埋め合わせた。

行動とアプローチ
先見の明と慎重さ	過剰反応	Tact	慎重であること
即興 & 妥協	礼儀正しく振る舞う	ケアや配慮の欠如	ケアや考えなしに
反応するか要求するか	会話の返答	驚きを示す	支払うか注目を集めるか
注意を払っていない	攻撃的な行動	反応と応答	嫉妬と競争
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