what does etiquette mean? i feel stupid.?

Question

please help, and on another note how do you pronouce it. thanks?

Answer 1

its the correct way to behave in social situations
its pronounced
et ee cut

well if your from yorkshire lol

Answer 2

I have a little trouble with the favors thing, like I've said here, been to a lot of weddings, never got a favor. Most I've seen are silly, impractical, and will get dumped in the garbage, or handed to the kids soon after the wedding. I also do not get the themed wedding thing. Why spend all that money, let's face it folks, most of the people in the world are not rich, why spend money on fairies and pirates or whatever, save the money for a sofa! I would hand write all my thank you notes, but if someone is disabled, and can't write, or has awful handwriting, typing would be fine. It is only my opinion, but if I go spend $100 on a gift, and another 5 or ten to wrap it, and drag it to the reception, and to and from the car, somebody better spend $.41 to send me a thank you note. And of all the wedding gifts I've given gifts at, I got 2 thankyou notes, and one of those just had one of the two gifts I gave mentioned. I think the uncoupled adult guest one is a little ridiculous too. Wedding invitations are expensive, and with the push to not use up so many trees, a little ridiculous to send more than one to an address. And most average people would be baffled as to why two of them were sent, anyway. Know that most people that are giving a wedding are giving it to get gifts, preferably money. And the expectation is, and I took this from an old Miss Manners article, that one is obgligated to send a wedding present, no matter what, if they get an invitation, and the the cost of it should equal the cost of the meal served. First off, my poor elderly father, fixed income, was geting birth announcements for his nephew's grandson's baby. Dad had never met the grandson, had only met the son a few times, saw the nephew twice a year, maybe, and would not live to see the baby. RIDICULOUS! Same for wedding present trawling. Greedy. And even Miss Manners said the cost of the meal, not the entertainment, the favors, the $10, 000 dress, the antique car rental, etc. If you want to have that kind of wedding, go ahead, but do not ask me to pay for it. And if my gift is by your reckoning not going to be good enough, don't invite me.

Answer 3

Pronunciation: 'e-ti-k&t, -"ket

Etiquette, one aspect of decorum, is a code that governs the expectations of social behavior, according to the conventional norm within a society, social class, or group. Usually unwritten, it may be codified in written form. Etiquette usually reflects formulas of conduct in which society or tradition have invested. An etiquette may reflect an underlying ethical code, or in may grow more as a fashion, as in eighteenth century Britain where apparently pointless acts like the manner in which a tea cup was held became important as indicators of upper class status. Like "culture", it is a word that has gradually grown plural, especially in a multi-ethnic society with many clashing expectations. Thus, it is now possible to refer to "an etiquette" or "a culture", realizing that these may not be universal. In Britain, though, the word etiquette has its roots in the eighteenth century, becoming a universal force in the nineteenth century to the extent that it has been described as the one word that aptly describes life during the reign of Queen Victoria

Answer 4

Etiket - it just means manners, the etiquette at the table would be table manners, or wedding etiquette... it's a way of fitting in and going with the crowd. If you follow etiquette you shouldn't go wrong.

Answer 5

Simplier terms, etiquette is society's right or wrong way of doing something. But who says that it is wrong to put your elbows on the table. Society. Who says that it is mannerable to say yes, ma'am, no ma'am. Society. But etiquette is the right or wrong way of doing something.

Don't ever feel stupid for not knowing something. Don't ever let anyone MAKE you feel stupid or tell you that you are just because you don't know something. Stupid is not trying to find out. In order to learn, you have to ask questions and asking questions is never stupid.

Answer 6

Never feel stupid asking a question....that is how we all learn! Etiquette is good manners. See link for more information:
http://homegarden.expertvillage.com/experts/etiquette-definition.htm

Answer 7

meaning...:

Rules of acceptable behavior: The rules and conventions governing correct or polite behavior in society in general or in a particular social or professional group or situation

Mid-18th century. From French , “ticket,” also “etiquette” (probably from the custom of giving rules for behavior either on a soldier’s lodging ticket or on cards given out at court). G0D kn0wz...

try pronounce it likewise : et·i·quette [éttikət, étti kèt]

Answer 8

Etiquette is a series of mannerisms learned, how you carry yourself as a lady or gentlemen. The word is commonly associated with dinner table mannerisms...great example is the move Titanic, when Jack is invited to the wealthy people's dinner. Etiquette is also associated with your speech, and how you pronounce words, and approach people. As to how the word is pronounce.....not sure, but I say "EH-TI-KET"....

Answer 9

Pronounced Etty-Q, it used to mean socially acceptable behaviour - using the right knife and fork at dinner, drinking coffee in the morning, and tea in the afternoon.

It is absolutely no use in today's society, where anything goes. So don't worry. Anything is acceptable now. Even drinking beer out of bottles in the bar. Plebs.

Answer 10

If you go to meet people at i.e meeting etc.
you show a little etiquette, polite, be nice