correct deportment
[/kəˈrɛkt dɪˈpɔrtmənt/]
noun phrase
porte correto; comportamento adequado; conduta apropriada
1. proper, dignified, and appropriate manner of carrying oneself; correct behavior and bearing in social or formal situations
The etiquette instructor emphasized the importance of correct deportment at formal dinners.
A instrutora de etiqueta enfatizou a importância do porte correto em jantares formais.
2. adherence to accepted standards of conduct and physical posture
Military officers are trained to maintain correct deportment at all times.
Oficiais militares são treinados para manter um comportamento adequado em todas as circunstâncias.
The concept of 'correct deportment' is particularly emphasized in formal institutional settings such as military academies, diplomatic corps, and traditional schools in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazilian culture, particularly among the upper-middle and upper classes, proper comportment remains important in social situations. The term itself is somewhat formal and literary, and is more commonly used in educational and etiquette contexts than in everyday conversation.
Related Idioms & Phrases
to conduct oneself with dignity
to maintain one's composure
to carry oneself well
to be on one's best behavior
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