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Decorum

usgb/dɪˈkɔːrəm/Volume
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Social Expectations

Decorum involves meeting social expectations for polite behavior in different situations.

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She showed perfect decorum at the dinner party, impressing the hosts.
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Emotional Control

Using 'decorum' can imply that a person is keeping their emotions in check.

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Despite the sad news, he conducted himself with decorum.
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Public Behavior

Decorum often refers to behavior in public or formal settings rather than private ones.

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At the award ceremony, all the recipients acted with decorum.
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