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Gedrag en Benadering - Beleefd gedragen

Ontdek hoe Engelse idiomen als 'een beleefde taal houden' en 'stand op ceremonie' zich verhouden tot beleefd gedrag in het Engels.

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to mind one's p's and q's

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

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to mind one's language

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

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on one's best behavior

as polite and well-mannered as one can be

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politically correct

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

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Queensberry rules

behavior that is acceptable and considered to be appropriate within a certain setting

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gedragsregels

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[zelfstandig naamwoord]
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to put one's best foot forward

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

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to stand on ceremony

to behave in an overly polite and formal manner

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watch one's mouth

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

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to pardon one's French

used to apologize for swearing or using offensive words

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as a matter of form

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

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to show sb the door

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

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to keep a civil tongue

to speak in a manner marked by politeness and dignity

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to mince one's words

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

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to pull one's punches

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

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to make up for

to do something in order to replace something lost or fix something damaged

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compenseren

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[werkwoord]
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