分寸 (fēn cun): propriety; appropriate behavior; proper speech or action; within the norms

She always speaks to elders with great propriety and never jokes inappropriately.

What you just said was completely lacking in propriety, and it made him very embarrassed.

In the workplace, people who know how to exercise propriety are often more likely to gain their colleagues' trust.

Even when joking, one must maintain propriety; otherwise it's easy to hurt the feelings between friends.

When criticizing his subordinates, he shows great propriety, pointing out the problems while preserving their dignity.

In public places, we should be mindful of propriety in what we say and do, and not disturb others.