deportments

noun

Definition of deportmentsnext
plural of deportment
as in behaviors
the way or manner in which one conducts oneself her deportment during the bitter divorce was a model of self-restraint and class

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  1. behaviors
  2. actions
  3. attitudes
Noun
  • This entitlement, characterized by unrealistic expectations for instant success and recognition, has led to a shift in work attitudes and behaviors, presenting challenges for business leaders.
    Nilesh Parmar, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Leaders can set the tone by modeling behaviors like designating device-free times during meetings.
    Dr. Ritu Goel, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of behaviors
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  • While the Supreme Court ruled in a very broad decision last term that the President has absolute immunity for official actions, that ruling does not apply to his subordinates throughout the executive branch.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The treaty negotiators are considering a range of policy actions to limit the environmental and human health damage from plastic waste, including improvements to waste collection, the elimination of the most harmful plastics and ways to boost the woefully low rates of plastic recycling.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of actions
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  • Beyond jolly attitudes among fund managers and other market participants, the phenomenon traces back to low trading volume and a lack of potentially harmful economic and earnings reports, though jolly attitudes among investors.
    Derek Saul, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • One effective and impactful way to do this is through psychographic segmentation to group customers in a specific market or space based on defining attitudes, values or motivations.
    Emily Ketchen, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of attitudes
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