personal conduct
[/ˈpɜːrsənəl ˈkɒndʌkt/]
noun
conduta pessoal
1. The manner in which a person behaves or acts; individual deportment and actions in social, professional, or personal situations
His personal conduct during the meeting was professional and respectful.
Sua conduta pessoal durante a reunião foi profissional e respeitosa.
2. The character and behavior of an individual that reflects their moral and ethical standards
The company requires high standards of personal conduct from all employees.
A empresa exige altos padrões de conduta pessoal de todos os funcionários.
3. An individual's deportment or bearing in public or private settings
Her personal conduct earned her the respect of her colleagues.
Sua conduta pessoal lhe rendeu o respeito de seus colegas.
In Brazilian professional and academic contexts, 'conduta pessoal' is a formal term frequently used in employment contracts, student codes of conduct, and organizational policies. It emphasizes individual responsibility and accountability. In the USA, 'personal conduct' is similarly emphasized in corporate governance, educational institutions, and legal frameworks as a measure of an individual's trustworthiness and professionalism.
Related Idioms & Phrases
conduct oneself - portar-se, comportar-se
above reproach - irrepreensível na conduta
moral compass - bússola moral que guia a conduta pessoal
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