proper behavior

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Hammurabi had these edicts inscribed on stone pillars erected in different places in the empire to inform his subjects about proper behavior and the laws of the land.

From Textbooks • Apr. 19, 2023

Whether that’s telegraphing reasons behind some of their on-ice choices and strategy, or simply teaching fans and employees what constitutes proper behavior at hockey games.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 9, 2021

To reinforce proper behavior, the NBA will hang informational signs around the campus, reminding players to wash their hands, avoid touching their eyes, nose and mouth, and to cover all coughs and sneezes.

From Washington Post • Jun. 17, 2020

"In light of all the conversations happening at the national level, I wanted to address proper behavior in the fire station before things got out of control and things escalate," Terrazas said in the interview.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2018

Squirming around in a big chair, Ma tells me, is also not proper behavior.

From "First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers" by Loung Ung