Good breeding is a term used to describe the qualities of politeness, refinement, and etiquette that are expected of people in certain social circles. CORRECTNESS refers to the adherence to accepted standards of BEHAVIOR, while CULTIVATION is the process of developing and refining one's manners and social graces. COURTESY is the practice of being polite and considerate to others, while BEHAVIOR is the way one acts in a given situation. GENTILITY is the quality of being well-mannered and refined, while SOPHISTICATION is the ability to understand and appreciate complex ideas and concepts. GRACE is the quality of being elegant and graceful in one's movements and actions, while savoir-vivre is the knowledge of how to behave in any given situation. All of these qualities are essential components of good breeding.