etiquette

Etiquette is defined as the formal manners and rules that are followed in social or professional settings.

(noun)

The rules of writing a thank you note are an example of etiquette.

See etiquette in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

the forms, manners, and ceremonies established by convention as acceptable or required in social relations, in a profession, or in official life
the rules for such forms, manners, and ceremonies

Origin: Fr étiquette, lit., ticket

See etiquette in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

The practices and forms prescribed by social convention or by authority.

Origin:

Origin: French

Origin: , from Old French estiquet, label; see ticket

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