Behavior & Approach - Behaving Politely
Discover how English idioms like "keep a civil tongue" and "stand on ceremony" relate to behaving politely in English.
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to do one's best to be as proper and polite as one is capable of
to speak in a manner that is not inappropriate, vulgar, or offensive
(of people, their words, or behavior) not offensive to people of different races, ethnicities, genders, etc.
behavior that is acceptable and considered to be appropriate within a certain setting
to try to behave in the best way possible so as to make a good impression or gain approval
used to tell a person that they should talk in a way that is not rude, vulgar, or offensive
said of something that is done only for the sake of formality or just to keep up appearances
to accompany a guest, visitor, etc. to the exit of a room or building
to choose words carefully so as to avoid offense or give an impression different from the truth
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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