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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In some cases, they can be prevented by following shaving etiquette tips like using a lubricant, rinsing your razor, and caring for your skin afterward.
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Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 14 Mar. 2025
Zoom in: The star of Pittsburgh Regional Transit's new illustrated etiquette push is an anthropomorphic pickle seen distracting a bus driver, blowing smoke into a sentient sleeve of french fries and refusing to share a seat with a pierogi.
—Chrissy Suttles, Axios, 14 Mar. 2025
Dear Life Kit is NPR's advice column, where experts answer tricky questions about relationships, social etiquette, work culture and more.
—Beck Harlan, NPR, 11 Mar. 2025
While Dubai is very international, understanding local customs and business etiquette is vital.
—Wayne Liang, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
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Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 14 Mar. 2025
Zoom in: The star of Pittsburgh Regional Transit's new illustrated etiquette push is an anthropomorphic pickle seen distracting a bus driver, blowing smoke into a sentient sleeve of french fries and refusing to share a seat with a pierogi.
—Chrissy Suttles, Axios, 14 Mar. 2025
Dear Life Kit is NPR's advice column, where experts answer tricky questions about relationships, social etiquette, work culture and more.
—Beck Harlan, NPR, 11 Mar. 2025
While Dubai is very international, understanding local customs and business etiquette is vital.
—Wayne Liang, Forbes, 11 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 28 Mar. 2025.
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