Etiquettes

/ˌɛtɪˈkɛts/ noun

Definition

Plural of etiquette; multiple sets of rules for polite behavior in different social situations or cultures.

Etymology

From French 'étiquettes' (plural). English adopted this French word to describe rules of conduct in aristocratic and formal settings.

Kelly Says

Etiquettes vary wildly—eating with your hands is polite in some cultures and rude in others, showing that these rules are really just agreed-upon habits, not universal truths.

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