etiquette

as in manner
personal conduct or behavior as evaluated by an accepted standard of appropriateness for a social or professional setting the couple exhibited poor etiquette when they left the party without saying good-bye to the host and hostess

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Recent Examples of etiquette Here, the show feels less like part of the larger franchise and more like a show about etiquette, a word that is repeated endlessly throughout the season. Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 29 Jan. 2025 Meanwhile, etiquette experts suggest that while asking about ingredients for allergy reasons is acceptable, demanding a full recipe crosses a line. David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Feb. 2025 Dear Life Kit is NPR's advice column, where experts answer tricky questions about relationships, social etiquette, work culture and more. Becky Harlan, NPR, 1 Feb. 2025 The best airport etiquette to follow Avoid waiting at the front of the carousel chute for your luggage, said an expert. Sydney Borchers, Fox News, 29 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for etiquette 

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“Etiquette.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/etiquette. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.

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