what does etiquette means?

Answer 1

good manners, respect, proper posture, tidy, clean, and just well-good

Answer 2

etiquette is the study and practice of manners. it is the formal term for it. like you can take an 'etiquette class'. it is not originally an English word, which is why it might look strange. the basic idea of etiquette, or good manners, is respect for others. originally it was also a way for members of higher classes to show their status, but now it can apply to anyone and is a way of showing that you have respect for other people and want to make them feel comfortable or at least, not uncomfortable.

Answer 3

Etiquette is a "code" of social behavior and manners that is generally accepted in a particular place. As you might have guessed, what is proper etiquette varies from place to place.

Answer 4

etiquette is the acceptable polite behaviour expected of someone in a social setting.

Answer 5

PRACTICES AND FORMS PRESCIBED BY SOCIAL CONVENTION
EATING A SALAD IN A RESTAURANT WITH A FORK WOULD BE PROPER ETIQUETTE IN USA.
SHAKING A PERSONS HAND WHEN YOU MEET THEM IS GOOD ETIQUETTE BUT MAN SUPPOSEDLY SHOULDN'T SHAKE A WOMANS HAND UNLESS SHE OFFERS IT TO HIM IS THE PROPER WAY TO BE CERTAIN AND SO ON AND SO FORTH.

Answer 6

Observance of the habits and customs of refined people in social circumstances. It covers a range of behaviour from handling correspondence to the proper placement of utensils on a dining table.

Answer 7

If you know what manners are then you know what etiquette.

Answer 8

http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=+etiquette

Etymology: comes from the french word 'etiquette'.

Answer 9

Having proper manners..being a nice person..polite etc etc