acceptable behavior

[/əkˈsɛptəbəl bɪˈheɪvjər/]
noun phrasepl: acceptable behaviors
comportamento aceitável
1. conduct or actions that are considered appropriate, satisfactory, or permissible in a given context or by a particular group or standard
In most schools, acceptable behavior includes raising your hand before speaking in class.
Na maioria das escolas, o comportamento aceitável inclui levantar a mão antes de falar em sala de aula.
2. actions that meet minimum standards of social, professional, or moral conduct
The company has clear guidelines about what constitutes acceptable behavior in the workplace.
A empresa tem diretrizes claras sobre o que constitui comportamento aceitável no local de trabalho.
In Brazilian culture, acceptable behavior is often influenced by social hierarchies and formality levels. The concept is particularly important in professional and educational contexts. In the USA, acceptable behavior tends to emphasize individualism within boundaries, while in Brazil it places more emphasis on respect for authority and social harmony. In Portugal, the concept aligns more closely with traditional European standards of formality and respect.
NYC Slang
playing by the rules
Synonyms / Sinônimos
appropriate conductproper behaviordecent conductrespectable behaviorgood manners
Antonyms / Antônimos
unacceptable behaviormisconductimproper conductinappropriate behaviormisbehavior

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
comportamento aceitável
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
comportamento de boa conduta
Emphasis on 'good conduct' more common in formal contexts
São Paulo
comportamento apropriado
More commonly used in business and professional contexts
Portugal
comportamento aceitável
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; also 'conduta apropriada'

Related Words

conductetiquettestandardsnormsproprietydecorum

Related Idioms & Phrases

to toe the line
to mind one's manners
to keep in line
to behave oneself
estar dentro das normas (Portuguese)
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