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etiquette

[et-i-kit, -ket] / ˈɛt ɪ kɪt, -ˌkɛt /


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The “StarTalk” and “Cosmos: Possible Worlds” host plugs his latest book, “Take Me to Your Leader,” which explores humanity’s obsession with extraterrestrial life and offers etiquette for imagined close encounters.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 9, 2026

"If you demonstrate diplomatic etiquette, you automatically have a better chance of a positive outcome," he said on Monday, adding: "If this offends someone, let me say this: I want to apologise."

From Barron's ● Nov. 3, 2026

Despite the polite crowd at my screening, I wondered if questionable theater etiquette came into play elsewhere.

From Salon ● Oct. 22, 2026

But when a match involving two-time champion Naomi Osaka was disrupted by a group of influencers conducting a photo shoot, it prompted a debate about tennis etiquette.

From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026

I grabbed my bag when the bell rang, ready to run for my life, when he said my name and only the very basic rules of etiquette held me in place.

From "A Very Large Expanse of Sea" by Tahereh Mafi


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