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have good manners
[hav ɡʊd ˈmænərz]
verb phrase
ter boas maneiras
1.
to behave politely and respectfully in social situations; to demonstrate courteous and proper conduct
She was raised to have good manners and always says please and thank you.
Ela foi educada a ter boas maneiras e sempre diz por favor e obrigada.
2.
to follow social conventions and etiquette in interactions with others
Children who have good manners are often more successful in social settings.
Crianças que têm boas maneiras são frequentemente mais bem-sucedidas em ambientes sociais.
Synonyms
be polite
be courteous
be well-behaved
be respectful
have etiquette
Antonyms
be rude
be impolite
be disrespectful
have bad manners
be ill-mannered
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
ter boas maneiras
most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
ser bem-educado/bem-educada
alternative phrase emphasizing upbringing
Portugal
ter boas maneiras
standard usage, also 'ser educado/educada'
Related Idioms & Phrases
mind your manners
table manners
social graces
etiquette
proper conduct
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