etiquette

noun

ˈe-ti-kət How to pronounce etiquette (audio)
Definition of etiquettenext
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 Not just a student problem Lapses in email etiquette are not limited to exchanges between faculty and students. — Austin Sarat, The Conversation, 13 Aug. 2026 Industry leaders advocate for broad consumer choice, emphasizing public etiquette and regulated consumption sites. — Peter Su, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 That idea of sustained silence haunting relationships and basic interpersonal etiquette is also present in the key relationships of the main storyline. — Josh Slater-Williams, IndieWire, 10 Aug. 2026 Good ex-etiquette is about refusing to let someone else’s dishonesty determine your character or your choices. — Jann Blackstone, Boston Herald, 9 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for etiquette
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  • Panettiere’s official cause and manner of death have not been determined, as additional testing results are pending.
    — Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
  • What does the road map to finishing in 32nd place, but in an ethical manner, look like?
    — Thomas Drance, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
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“Etiquette.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/etiquette. Accessed 23 Aug. 2026.

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