Maria Montessori

All the movements of our body are not merely those dictated by impulse or weariness; they are the correct expression of what we consider decorous. Without impulses, we could take no part in social life; on the other hand, without inhibitions, we could not correct, direct, and utilize our impulses.

Italian Educator

Margo Jefferson

You were not supposed to show off in Negroland because you are supposed to be perfectly decorous and well behaved. You were also not supposed to tell any stories that reflected badly on the group because that reflected badly on the race. I use past tense, but it still feels like present tense.

American Critic

Use 'decorous' when describing behavior that fits well in formal or respectful social settings.

Social Situations

What is considered 'decorous' can vary between cultures; be mindful of local customs.

Cultural Expectations

'Decorous' sometimes implies restraint due to societal expectations, not personal choice.

Subtle Disapproval

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