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good manners

[/ɡʊd ˈmænərz/]
noun
boas maneiras
1. Polite and courteous behavior that is socially acceptable and respectful
Children should be taught good manners from an early age.
As crianças devem ser ensinadas a ter boas maneiras desde cedo.
2. Proper etiquette and social conventions in dining, conversation, and interaction
Good manners include saying 'please' and 'thank you'.
Boas maneiras incluem dizer 'por favor' e 'obrigado'.
Synonyms
etiquettepolitenesscourtesydecorumcivility
Antonyms
bad mannersrudenessimpolitenessdiscourtesyincivility

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
boas maneiras
Standard term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
boas maneiras
Common usage in formal and informal contexts
Portugal
boas maneiras
Standard Portuguese term; may also use 'educação' in broader sense

Related Idioms & Phrases

mind your manners
teach someone manners
lack of manners
table manners
manner of speaking
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