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
For a period of time on Saturdays, Green would go to Hubbard’s house to learn etiquette and how to conduct himself professionally to help advance his career.
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Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2025
That seems to be the league’s new empty-net etiquette.
—Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
An airplane passenger's struggle to keep her personal space from being invaded by a fellow traveler has sparked discussion about etiquette and entitlement on flights.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
In This Article Seating Place Settings Enjoyment Invitations Deadlines
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Event etiquette can be tricky, and there are a lot of best practices to keep track of.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 21 Mar. 2025
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Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2025
That seems to be the league’s new empty-net etiquette.
—Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
An airplane passenger's struggle to keep her personal space from being invaded by a fellow traveler has sparked discussion about etiquette and entitlement on flights.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
In This Article Seating Place Settings Enjoyment Invitations Deadlines
Timelines
Event etiquette can be tricky, and there are a lot of best practices to keep track of.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 21 Mar. 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 13 Apr. 2025.
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