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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But in ordinary social life, etiquette requires balancing both virtues.
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Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 28 Jan. 2025
Who Traditionally Pays for the Wedding According to traditional wedding etiquette, the bride’s family assumes most of the financial costs associated with a wedding, including the wedding planner, invitations, dress, ceremony, reception, flowers, photography, and music.
—Priya Rao, Vogue, 25 Jan. 2025
Instead, soldiers would be learning healthy coping strategies, texting etiquette and the signs of a toxic relationship.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 25 Jan. 2025
What is the etiquette for working with a laptop in a coffee shop?
—Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2025
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Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 28 Jan. 2025
Who Traditionally Pays for the Wedding According to traditional wedding etiquette, the bride’s family assumes most of the financial costs associated with a wedding, including the wedding planner, invitations, dress, ceremony, reception, flowers, photography, and music.
—Priya Rao, Vogue, 25 Jan. 2025
Instead, soldiers would be learning healthy coping strategies, texting etiquette and the signs of a toxic relationship.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 25 Jan. 2025
What is the etiquette for working with a laptop in a coffee shop?
—Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2025
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“Etiquette.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/etiquette. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.
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