etiquette

3 definitions • 3 examples

the set of rules or customs that control accepted behaviour in particular social groups or social situations:

social etiquette Social etiquette dictates that men cannot sit while women are standing.

Diplomatic etiquette forbids calling for the death of a national leader.

the set of rules or customs that control accepted behavior in particular social groups or social situations

a set of rules that helps people understand how they should behave in particular business or professional situations:

A report into corporate culture in Britain highlights how there has been a decline in all areas of business etiquette.