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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

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

Ex: mind your language when talking to your grandparents ; they appreciate respectful speech .
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as polite and well-mannered as one can be

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

Ex: Using gender-neutral language is politically correct to promote inclusivity .
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behavior that is acceptable and considered to be appropriate within a certain setting

Ex: At the formal dinner , it 's essential to adhere to Queensberry rules of etiquette , such as using the correct utensils and maintaining polite conversation .
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to try to behave in the best way possible so as to make a good impression or gain approval

Ex: When I visited my girlfriend 's parents I tried to be very polite put my best foot forward.
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to behave in an overly polite and formal manner

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

Ex: Parents often tell their children watch their mouths and avoid talking back .
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used to apologize for swearing or using offensive words

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

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

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to speak in a manner marked by politeness and dignity

Ex: She asked her colleagues keep a civil tongue when addressing workplace issues to maintain a harmonious atmosphere .
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to choose words carefully so as to avoid offense or give an impression different from the truth

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

Ex: He tried not pull his punches when offering advice to the aspiring writers , aiming to help them improve their work .
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to do something in order to replace something lost or fix something damaged

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