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proper behavior

NOUN

etiquette

Synonyms

STRONG

amenities civility code convention courtesy customs decency decorum deportment dignity form formalities mores politesse propriety protocol rules seemliness suavities usage

WEAK

good behavior p's and q's social graces

Antonyms

STRONG

bad manners discourtesy immorality impoliteness impropriety indecency rudeness

NOUN

punctilio

Synonyms

STRONG

ceremony civility code convention courtesy customs decorum dignity form formalities formality mores nicety politesse protocol refinement rules

WEAK

p's and q's social graces

Antonyms

STRONG

bad manners crudeness discourtesy impoliteness rudeness

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Hammurabi had these edicts inscribed on stone pillars erected in different places in the empire to inform his subjects about proper behavior and the laws of the land.

From Textbooks • Apr. 19, 2023

Whether that’s telegraphing reasons behind some of their on-ice choices and strategy, or simply teaching fans and employees what constitutes proper behavior at hockey games.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 9, 2021

Among the measures MLB has put in place to strengthen those protocols was to call for each team to designate a protocol-compliance monitor to ensure proper behavior.

From Washington Post • Aug. 3, 2020

"In light of all the conversations happening at the national level, I wanted to address proper behavior in the fire station before things got out of control and things escalate," Terrazas said in the interview.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2018

Both gave instructions on proper behavior: Don’t hang out on street corners.

From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield

proper behavior

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