Ways to Say "this is what" in English
Learn useful ways to say "this is what" in English with drama examples and natural alternatives.
This is what decent people do when someone
It means the speaker is saying that a decent person should act this way, usually to pressure someone into showing gratitude or doing the right thing.
From The Escaping Mistress, Episode 49
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker argues that gratitude is the proper response after someone saved another person.
Usage Scenario
Use this when arguing that someone owes kindness, loyalty, or repayment. It sounds judgmental and moralizing, so it can be rude or preachy.
Better ways to say it
This is what decent people do.
That's what decent people would do.
A decent person would do this.
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