Gedrag en Benadering - Zich beleefd gedragen

Ontdek hoe Engelse uitdrukkingen zoals "een beschaafde tong houden" en "op ceremonie staan" verband houden met beleefd gedrag in het Engels.

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

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

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

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

Ex: The referee told the players to mind their language .

on {one's} best behavior [Zinsdeel]

as polite and well-mannered as one can be

Ex: When meeting her partner 's parents for the first time , she was on her best behavior , trying to make a favorable impression .

politically correct [Zinsdeel]

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

Ex: Many people think that " fireman " is a sexist term , and prefer the politically correct term " firefighter " .

Queensberry rules [zelfstandig naamwoord]

Queensberry-regels

Ex: In this company , we follow the Queensberry rules of conduct , which means treating colleagues with respect and professionalism .

In dit bedrijf volgen we de Queensberry-regels voor gedrag, wat betekent dat we collega's met respect en professionaliteit behandelen.

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

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 [Zinsdeel]

to behave in an overly polite and formal manner

Ex: Men of our generation never stood on ceremony .

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

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

Ex: The teacher reminded the students to watch their mouths and avoid using foul language in the classroom .

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

used to apologize for swearing or using offensive words

Ex: You got ta excuse my French , but I bloody hate the guts of your son .

as a matter of form [Zinsdeel]

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

Ex: Filling out paperwork and documentation is done as a matter of form when applying for a passport .

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

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 [Zinsdeel]

to speak in a manner marked by politeness and dignity

Ex: The teacher told the students to keep a civil tongue when discussing their differing opinions in the classroom .

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

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

Ex: During the review , the manager did n't mince his words , offering direct and honest feedback to the employee .

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

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

Ex: She decided not to pull her punches when discussing the issues with her co-worker's performance to ensure improvement .

to make up for [werkwoord]

goedmaken

Ex: They have made up for their previous disagreements by attending couples therapy .

Ze hebben hun eerdere meningsverschillen goedgemaakt door deel te nemen aan relatietherapie.

Gedrag en Benadering
Vooruitziendheid & Voorzichtigheid	Overreactie	Tact	Tactvol zijn
Improvisatie & Compromis	Zich beleefd gedragen	Gebrek aan zorg of overweging	Zonder zorg of nadenken
Reageren of Eisen	Conversationele reacties	Verrast tonen	Betalen of Aandacht Trekken
Niet opletten	Aanstootgevend Gedrag	Reactie en antwoord	Jaloezie & Competitie
Hard en streng behandeling