be good
Mind your manners
Be good is a casual farewell, short for "be good while I'm gone" or "take care of yourself." It carries a light, affectionate tone—sometimes playful, as if cautioning against mischief: Alright, I'm heading out. Be good!
The phrase can also be a genuine exhortation to behave well, especially to children: Be good for the babysitter.
- behaveAct in acceptable ways
- play niceBehave fairly toward others
- altruismPrioritizing others' wellbeing
- compassionConcern for others' distress
- fairnessJust and equal treatment
stay out of trouble · generosity · cooperation · honesty · politeness · patience · integrity · diligence · kindness · improvement · courtesy · forgiveness · self-control · humility · worthy · role model · clean living · gratitude