respectable behavior
[rɪˈspɛktəbəl bɪˈheɪvjər]
noun phrase
comportamento respeitável
1. conduct that is considered socially acceptable, dignified, and worthy of respect according to established norms and standards
The diplomat demonstrated respectable behavior throughout the negotiation.
O diplomata demonstrou comportamento respeitável ao longo da negociação.
2. actions or manners that meet the minimum standards of propriety and decorum in society
Parents expect respectable behavior from their children in public.
Os pais esperam comportamento respeitável de seus filhos em público.
3. conduct that is honest, ethical, and maintains one's reputation and dignity
His respectable behavior earned him the trust of his colleagues.
Seu comportamento respeitável conquistou a confiança de seus colegas.
In Brazilian culture, 'comportamento respeitável' carries significant weight in social and professional contexts, reflecting values of dignity and family honor. Americans often use this phrase in legal, corporate, and educational settings to describe expected standards of conduct. The concept is deeply tied to maintaining one's public image and social standing in both cultures.
NYC Slang
acting right / keeping it 100
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