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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Below, writers Emma Specter and Hannah Jackson discuss their opposing points of view on pale wedding-guest dress etiquette.
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Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2025
According to Newsweek's guidelines on plane etiquette, switching seats to sit with companions should involve asking, not taking, and requires courtesy to fellow travelers.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
The majority of post commenters agreed that the partial invitation felt like a wedding etiquette faux pas.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 5 Apr. 2025
According to Newsweek's guide to plane etiquette, remaining calm, accommodating and patient can greatly enhance the travel experience for all involved.
—Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 2025
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Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2025
According to Newsweek's guidelines on plane etiquette, switching seats to sit with companions should involve asking, not taking, and requires courtesy to fellow travelers.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
The majority of post commenters agreed that the partial invitation felt like a wedding etiquette faux pas.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 5 Apr. 2025
According to Newsweek's guide to plane etiquette, remaining calm, accommodating and patient can greatly enhance the travel experience for all involved.
—Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 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 18 Apr. 2025.
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