etiquette
Translation
etiquette, manners, protocol
Examples
Good etiquette is important at a formal dinner.
Good etiquette is important at a formal dinner.
He doesn't understand business etiquette.
He doesn't understand business etiquette.
Grammar Patterns
(noun) rules of polite behavior Good etiquette is important at a formal dinner.
Similar Words
Synonyms: manners, protocol, decorum
Etymology
From French `étiquette` ('label, ticket'), which originally referred to a list of court ceremonies.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'ticket' or 'label' (`étiquette`) that tells you the proper way to behave in a situation.