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Decorum

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Social ExpectationsPlay
Decorum involves meeting social expectations for polite behavior in different situations. SlideShe showed perfect decorum at the dinner party, impressing the hosts.
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Emotional ControlPlay
Using 'decorum' can imply that a person is keeping their emotions in check. SlideDespite the sad news, he conducted himself with decorum.
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Public BehaviorPlay
Decorum often refers to behavior in public or formal settings rather than private ones. SlideAt the award ceremony, all the recipients acted with decorum.