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appropriate behavior

[/əˈproʊpriət bɪˈheɪvjər/]
noun phrasepl: appropriate behaviors
comportamento apropriado
1. conduct that is suitable, proper, or acceptable in a given context or social situation
The teacher praised the student for demonstrating appropriate behavior in class.
A professora elogiou o aluno por demonstrar comportamento apropriado na aula.
2. actions and manner that conform to social norms and expectations
Appropriate behavior at a formal dinner includes using proper table manners.
O comportamento apropriado em um jantar formal inclui usar boas maneiras à mesa.
NYC Slang
keeping it real / playing it straight
Synonyms
proper conductsuitable behaviorcorrect demeanorproper decorumfitting behavior
Antonyms
inappropriate behaviorimproper conductunsuitable behaviormisconductindecorum

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
comportamento apropriado
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
comportamento apropriado / conduta apropriada
Common in formal and business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
comportamento apropriado / jeito certo
Informal alternative: 'jeito certo de agir'
Portugal
comportamento apropriado / conduta adequada
Slight preference for 'adequada' in formal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

mind your manners
follow the rules
stay in line
comportar-se bem
agir com decoro
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