etiquette

/ˈɛt.ɪˌkɛt/
noun 3

Collocations

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(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.

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