etiquette

[et-i-kit, -ket] / ˈɛt ɪ kɪt, -ˌkɛt /

NOUN

manners, politeness

Synonyms

STRONG

amenities civility code convention courtesy customs decency decorum deportment dignity form formalities mores politesse propriety protocol rules seemliness suavities usage

WEAK

good behavior p's and q's proper behavior social graces

Antonyms

STRONG

bad manners discourtesy immorality impoliteness impropriety indecency rudeness

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