etiquette rules
Proper behavior guidelines
Etiquette rules are the conventions governing polite behavior in social situations.
The phrase is slightly redundant—etiquette itself means a system of rules—but emphasizes the prescriptive nature of social codes: What are the etiquette rules for tipping?
She violated basic etiquette rules by checking her phone during dinner.
- table mannersProper conduct during meals
- elbows off tableDining posture instruction
- punctualityBeing on time
- netiquetteInternet conduct standards
- decorumFitting social conduct
mind your manners · please and thank you · respect · professionalism · tact · wait your turn · protocol · seating arrangements · emoji usage · taboos · customs · confidentiality · courtesy · politeness · religious observances · thank-you notes · thank-you · dress code
- ruleslaw, rule, guideline, bylaw, standard
- old customsarranged marriage, arranged marriages, dowry, betrothal, courtship rituals
- VinayaVinaya, precepts
etiquette rulesrudeness
Disrespectful social behavior
bad manners · incivility · boorishness · discourtesy · uncouthness
etiquette ruleslaws
Enforceable societal rules
legislation · regulations · ordinances · mandates · legal statutes
etiquette rulesfaux pas
Social misstep or indiscretion
antisocial behavior · tactlessness · disrespect · barbarism · savagery