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etiquette

[et-i-kit, -ket] / ˈɛt ɪ kɪt, -ˌkɛt /


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

From Salon ● Oct. 22, 2026

From a governess in Pondicherry she learns etiquette, charm and culture, and at 13 she sails for Paris determined to become a society lady.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026

Do you have questions about inheritance, financial literacy or etiquette, estate planning, friendship, divorce, or other tricky money issues relating to family and friends?

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 6, 2026

"Where there is more of a grey area is with coughs and colds. Since Covid, workplace etiquette has changed - generally it's considered polite to work from home."

From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026

“Well, ah, the rules . . .” “Do I gather, sir, from your hesitation, that you are unsure of the etiquette involved? Perhaps you lack the proper authority.”

From "Chains" by Laurie Halse Anderson


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