etiquette

Example Sentences

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Like most things in etiquette, it depends on the situation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

But then, a little frustration at a cowardly lack of social etiquette is better than, say, a date abandoning you in the middle of a wilderness hike, i.e., the alpine divorce.

From Salon • Mar. 8, 2026

"Respect for urban etiquette and the environment is everyone's duty," it added.

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026

That was held up as a great breach of etiquette, instigating calls for additional officials and even video reviews in a sport where competitors have traditionally called their own fouls.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026

I read in one of Papi’s business etiquette books that you should never write an e-mail or a letter when you’re mad because you’re likely to shoot your mouth off and say something you’ll regret.

From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina