self-respecting
adjective
self-re·spect·ing
ˌself-ri-ˈspek-tiŋ 
: having or characterized by self-respect
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Tourists should beware however: the only sardines self-respecting Lisbonites eat outside the May-October season are from a can. 96 of the world’s best chefs share their favorite food experiences 16.
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No self-respecting French driver could go more than 12 seconds without honking at someone perceived as being in their way.
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Paul Ames, CNN, 5 Mar. 2023
No self-respecting French driver could go more than 12 seconds without honking at someone perceived as being in their way.
—Brendan McAleer, Car and Driver, 3 Mar. 2023
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“Self-respecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-respecting. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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