Decorum

/dɪˈkɔːrəm/ noun

Decorum is proper, polite behavior that fits the rules and expectations of a situation.

It comes from Latin “decorum,” meaning “that which is proper, seemly,” related to “decus,” “grace, honor.” It originally referred to what was fitting or appropriate.

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