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etiquette

[et-i-kit, -ket] / ˈɛt ɪ kɪt, -ˌkɛt /


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I shared that in the early stages of dating, I find it’s good etiquette for the guy to come to the woman’s neighborhood.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 10, 2026

The fact that the hospital was approaching patients without the knowledge of doctors shows a clear breach of etiquette, at best, and ethics, at worst.

From MarketWatch Jul. 2, 2026

“I worked with a movement coach, a lady called Lucie Pankhurst, and she was teaching me the social etiquette of the period, and how women would be expected to hold themselves,” said the actress.

From Salon Jun. 25, 2026

The actor and producer returned to the stage at the end of the play at Wyndham's Theatre to politely remind people of theatre etiquette.

From BBC Jun. 1, 2026

It’s the kind of blunt thing I don’t expect faeries to say, but I am used to being around Court faeries with their baroque etiquette.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black




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