etiquette
Collocations
9(noun.)
ADJ
professional, social
She learned about professional etiquette during her first week working at the law firm.
correct
At formal dinner parties, knowing the correct etiquette helps you feel confident and comfortable.
strict
Learning the strict etiquette required in formal business meetings took her several months.
VERB + ETIQUETTE
breach
Arriving late to the formal dinner breached etiquette and embarrassed the entire family.
ETIQUETTE + VERB
require sth
Business etiquette requires employees to arrive on time for all meetings.
PHRASES
a breach of etiquette
It was considered a breach of etiquette to arrive at the wedding without sending a gift.
matters of etiquette
When dining in a formal restaurant, it's important to understand basic matters of etiquette.
the rules of etiquette
It's important to follow the rules of etiquette when you're dining at a formal restaurant.
a stickler for etiquette
My grandfather is a stickler for etiquette and always corrects us at the dinner table.