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professional manner

[prəˈfɛʃənəl ˈmænər]
noun phrasepl: professional manners
forma profissional; maneira profissional
1. A way of behaving or conducting oneself that is appropriate, competent, and respectful in a work or business context
She handled the client complaint in a professional manner.
Ela tratou a reclamação do cliente de forma profissional.
2. Conduct that demonstrates expertise, courtesy, and adherence to workplace standards
The team maintained a professional manner throughout the negotiations.
A equipe manteve uma maneira profissional durante as negociações.
NYC Slang
keeping it pro
Synonyms
professional conductprofessional demeanorprofessional bearingbusiness-like approachformal manner
Antonyms
unprofessional mannercasual mannerdisrespectful behaviorunprofessional conduct

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
forma profissional; maneira profissional
Standard usage in business contexts
São Paulo
jeito profissional
More colloquial, commonly used in corporate environments
Portugal
forma profissional; maneira profissional
Formal usage, preferred in official business contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

keeping a straight face
keeping one's cool
maintaining composure
playing it by the book
following protocol
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