Synonyms of etiquette

etiquette

noun

ˈe-ti-kət 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• manner
• attitude
• demeanor
• mores
• politeness
• practice
• form
• proprieties
• rules
• posture
• habit
• mode
• decorum
• protocol
• deportment
• style
• pleasantries
• civilities
• convention
• amenities
• courtesy
• presence
• formalities
• mien
• bearing
• custom
• carriage
• pose
• poise
• pattern
• air
• polish
• mannerliness
• fashion
• trick
• way
• wont

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of etiquette

And there would have been girls rebelling against social etiquette back then, like, there would now. — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 14 Oct. 2026

Now the older generation is scolding workers for having a different view on interview etiquette without recognizing the cold reality of today’s job market. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 5 Oct. 2026

Interview etiquette remains increasingly contentious, as recruiters disagree on which rules to keep. — Kristin Stoller, Fortune, 28 Sep. 2026

In an era when everyone totes water bottles from the gym, to breakfast meetings, to the office, and then to dinner, the lines of personal beverage etiquette have blurred. — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026

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