Demure, one of the most used words in Gen Z culture. Everyone has their own opinion of what is demure and what is not demure. Many people know what demure means but not what is the true meaning behind demure. Demure is defined as reserved, modest, and shy. Gen Z typically uses this word as a form to express when something is respectful, delicate, ect.
Examples of what is “demure” at school:
- Being respectful to staff and teacher
- Doing your homework
- Coming to school on your best behavior
- Coming to school clean and presentable
- Participating in Spirit Week
- Getting to class quickly
- Being mindful of people around you
- Helping those in need
- Dressing appropriately
- Participating in group activities
Examples of what is not “demure” at school:
- Disrespecting the teachers
- Constantly being tardy
- Not doing your assignment that the teacher put hard work to make
- Smoking and vaping in the bathroom
- Doing drugs
- Not showing up to school
- Crowding the halls making it so people can’t get through
- Bullying
- Getting the bathroom locked down
- Using provocative language
- Interrupting teachers
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