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 Business etiquette classes are taking off as younger generations enter the workforce and seasoned colleagues readjust to the office. Alena Botros, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2024 The program focuses on college readiness, etiquette, public speaking, financial responsibility and mental health awareness, among other skills. Gabriella Rudy, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2024 The Regency era dates back to the early 1800s in England and was the pinnacle of high society, extravagance, and strict etiquette. Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2024 But step into her arena (dialogue, style, humor, etiquette) and her eyes narrow. Sloane Crosley, The New Yorker, 1 Nov. 2024 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 28 Nov. 2024.

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