etiquette

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 Bustle surveyed readers about money etiquette and found that 90% wouldn’t bother with a Venmo request for less than $10. Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 6 Oct. 2025 The etiquette expert was King Charles III’s butler from 2004 to 2011. Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2025 Little did Korbin know that his etiquette would be unexpectedly rewarded by his bus driver, Tamica Dyson. Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 5 Oct. 2025 Nehmeh agrees something has gone missing in the age of remote work, noting reports of some companies offering etiquette classes to Gen Z on how to act in meetings, dress for work, and talk to clients. Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for etiquette
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manner
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  • Ability to manage growth in a manner that reflects the reasons people find Matthews attractive, create a budget that is thorough and efficient, ability to work with citizens and town leaders to maintain Matthews’ sense of self.
    Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2025
  • Information should be shared in a timely, clear, and accessible way through multiple platforms, such as email, the district website, social media, newsletters, and in-person forums, so that families can engage in the manner that works best for them.
    Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Oct. 2025

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“Etiquette.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/etiquette. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.

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