体てい裁さいよく

adverb

tastefully; respectfully; decently

Describes doing something in a way that maintains appearances, shows proper form, or is socially presentable. Often used when one wants to avoid embarrassment or keep up a good front.

• 体てい裁さいよく断ことわるのは難むずかしい。

  It's difficult to decline politely while saving face.

• 彼かれは体てい裁さいよくその場ばを収おさめた。

  He handled the situation decently, keeping up appearances.