suitable conduct
[ˈsuːtəbəl ˈkɒndʌkt]
noun phrasepl: suitable conducts
conduta adequada
1. behavior or deportment that is appropriate, proper, and fitting for a given situation, context, or social standard
The teacher praised the student for maintaining suitable conduct throughout the school year.
A professora elogiou o aluno por manter uma conduta adequada durante todo o ano letivo.
2. actions and manner of behaving that conform to expected social, professional, or moral standards
Suitable conduct in the workplace includes being punctual and respectful to colleagues.
A conduta adequada no local de trabalho inclui ser pontual e respeitoso com os colegas.
3. professional or ethical behavior expected in formal or official capacities
The judge was commended for her suitable conduct during the trial.
A juíza foi elogiada por sua conduta adequada durante o julgamento.
In Brazil, 'conduta adequada' is frequently used in educational, legal, and professional contexts to describe expected behavior standards. The phrase reflects cultural values of respect for hierarchy, professionalism, and social propriety. In American English, 'suitable conduct' is commonly used in institutional settings such as schools, workplaces, and courtrooms, emphasizing adherence to established rules and social norms.
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