He has a humble manner in the presence of important people
I would like to ask you the meaning of this sentence. "He has a humble manner in the presence of important people." This sentence makes no sense to me would you please explain it.
Source: Newbury House/humble
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He is deferential towards important people. He acts respectfully. He bows his head.
- He is deferential towards important people.
- He acts respectfully.
- He bows his head.
- He does not speak unless they ask him a direct question.
- He does not stare at them.
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He is deferential towards important people.
He acts respectfully. He bows his head. He does not speak unless they ask him a direct question. He does not stare at them. etc.
0Here's the broad difference I see in these two words in this context.
humble I believe I'm much less important than you.
modest I don't want to talk about my merits and achievements.
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