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etiquette

[/ˈɛtɪkət/ or /ˌɛtɪˈkɛt/]
nounfemininepl: etiquettes (rare in English)
etiqueta
1. The conventional rules of personal behavior or conduct observed in social or official life
It is considered bad etiquette to interrupt someone while they are speaking.
É considerado má educação interromper alguém enquanto fala.
2. A prescribed form or code of behavior for specific social occasions or professional settings
Business etiquette requires formal dress at corporate events.
A etiqueta nos negócios exige vestuário formal em eventos corporativos.
3. The rules governing polite and respectful behavior in society
Learning proper dining etiquette is essential for formal occasions.
Aprender a etiqueta apropriada à mesa é essencial para ocasiões formais.
Synonyms
mannersproprietydecorumprotocolcivilitycourtesy
Antonyms
rudenessimproprietydiscourtesyincivility

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
etiqueta
Most common term for social conduct rules and formal behavior
São Paulo
etiqueta
Standard usage, also 'protocolo' in business contexts
Portugal
etiqueta
Standard usage, sometimes 'protocolo' or 'educação' for general politeness
Rio de Janeiro
etiqueta
Standard usage, colloquially may use 'educação' for broader meaning of manners

Related Idioms & Phrases

breach of etiquette
rules of etiquette
proper etiquette
social etiquette
business etiquette
dining etiquette
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