There is " like a gentleman ", as in : " Act like a gentleman " / " You're a gentleman, act like one ".
Is there anything less formal ? " Like a dood " maybe ? or simply " behave " ?
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Sign up to join this communityThere is " like a gentleman ", as in : " Act like a gentleman " / " You're a gentleman, act like one ".
Is there anything less formal ? " Like a dood " maybe ? or simply " behave " ?
There are quite a few ways!
Your alternative of "behave" works.
You could also say...
"Act cordially."
"Be respectful."
"Act warmly/kindly/politely."
"Be civil."
"Be courteous."
"Be hospitable."
There are many, many more ways you could word it but there's a few for you to consider. I wouldn't go with dood, though, unless you're referring to Dudeism. Ha!
"Act like The Dude, you fool!"
A calm "manners, please" will usually suffice. Or "mind your (manners/language/self)" is also appropriate.
I find it difficult to use "behave" without at least thinking of the Carry On films. It always feels a little double entendre to me.