Decorum Quote by Michael Wolff
““he had acquired almost no formal sort of social discipline—he could not even attempt to imitate decorum.””
About This Quote
The subject lacks formal social discipline and cannot even attempt to behave with proper decorum, indicating a deficiency in social etiquette.
In simple terms: He lacks social discipline and decorum.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate social etiquette.
Themes
social behavior
discipline
etiquette
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
personal development
social commentary
When to use this quote
- workplace interactions
- public speaking
- networking
- social events
- leadership
Key Concepts
social discipline
formal conduct
Questions to Reflect On
- What causes a lack of social discipline?
- How can one develop proper decorum?
A Different Perspective
May oversimplify complex personal traits.
![“I do have a very conscious desire not to be academic. I'm antiacademic. I hate jargon. I hate that sort of pretension. I am a person who [commits] breaches of decorum - not in private life, but in my work. They are part of my mode of operation. That kind of playfulness is part of my nature in…” quote by William H. Gass](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/7a8/william-h-gass-4166_academic_i-do-have-a-very-conscious-desire-not-to_472581.jpg)
