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
Though the initial shows drew praise for solid vocals and performance etiquette, some fans expressed reservations about the overall production.
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Billboard Korea, Billboard, 4 Aug. 2025
Be sure rooms are designed for effective audio and video for all participants, and establish meeting etiquette that invites participation by remote participants.
—Tracy Brower, Forbes.com, 27 July 2025
Taking too many is poor etiquette and inconsiderate to other shoppers.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 July 2025
Newsweek discussed the frustration in the Reddit post with Jo Hayes, an etiquette expert, who said that the observation holds up.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 July 2025
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Billboard Korea, Billboard, 4 Aug. 2025
Be sure rooms are designed for effective audio and video for all participants, and establish meeting etiquette that invites participation by remote participants.
—Tracy Brower, Forbes.com, 27 July 2025
Taking too many is poor etiquette and inconsiderate to other shoppers.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 July 2025
Newsweek discussed the frustration in the Reddit post with Jo Hayes, an etiquette expert, who said that the observation holds up.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for etiquette
manner
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The additional talent can be acquired in any manner, so the Pacers have a new tool to sign someone, make a trade, or claim someone off of waivers.—
Tony East,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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What had happened, according to Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy, was that a man named Jalen Welch, 25, walked into the argument holding a pistol in a threatening manner and approached the shooter, described as a man from Oak Park.—
Andrea May Sahouri,
Freep.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Etiquette.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/etiquette. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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