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lack etiquette

[/læk ˈɛtɪkɪt/]
verb phrase
falta de educação / falta de etiqueta
1. to behave in a way that does not follow socially accepted rules of polite behavior; to be impolite or rude
He lacks etiquette when speaking to his elders.
Ele tem falta de educação ao falar com seus mais velhos.
2. to fail to demonstrate proper courtesy, manners, or social graces
She lacks etiquette at formal dinner events.
Ela carece de etiqueta em eventos formais de jantar.
NYC Slang
being mad rude / having no class
Synonyms
be rudebe impolitelack mannersbe discourteousbe uncivilbe disrespectful
Antonyms
have good mannersbe politebe courteousbe respectfulshow etiquette

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
falta de educação / falta de etiqueta
Common in formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
falta de modos / desrespeito
More colloquial usage
São Paulo
falta de etiqueta / ser mal educado
Formal business settings
Portugal
falta de educação / má educação
Emphasis on lack of proper education in manners

Related Idioms & Phrases

have no manners
be a loose cannon
put one's foot in one's mouth
cross the line
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