Etiquette And Manners

noun a person, especially an older or married woman, who accompanies and supervises a young unmarried woman on social occasions

verb to accompany and supervise a young unmarried woman on social occasions

• The school requires each field trip to have at least one adult chaperon.
• Do you think your mom can chaperon our movie night?
• I can't believe my dad is chaperoning the school dance, he's so embarrassing!
• The CEO acted as a chaperon during the merger negotiations, making sure both parties stayed on track.

noun Civility - the formal politeness and courtesy in behavior or speech.

adjective Civility - (not applicable)

• Civility is an important aspect of diplomatic relations between countries.
• We should all strive to maintain civility in our interactions with others.
• Showing some civility can go a long way in resolving conflicts peacefully.
• In the battlefield of ideas, civility is the armor that protects us from unnecessary aggression.

adjective a word or phrase naming an attribute, added to or grammatically related to a noun to modify or describe it

• The event was quite classy, with everyone dressed in elegant attire.
• She always looks so classy with her vintage style.
• That outfit is so classy, I love it!
• His speech was classy, full of grace and eloquence.

noun a person who attends a royal court as a companion or adviser to the king or queen

• The courtier presented the king with a gift on behalf of the kingdom.
• The courtier was always seen chatting with the nobles at the royal gatherings.
• That courtier is always trying to impress the royals.
• She played the role of a courtier, always knowing the right things to say in any situation.

noun behavior in keeping with good taste and propriety

adjective decorous

• The ambassador conducted himself with great decorum during the diplomatic meeting.
• Please remember to maintain decorum at the family gathering.
• Hey, dude, you need to chill and show some decorum in public.
• The decorum of the old library was like a silent guardian of knowledge.

noun A colloquial term for leaving a gathering or event without saying goodbye or without permission

• The employee was reprimanded for taking a French leave without prior notice.
• She pulled a French leave on her coworkers by leaving work early without telling anyone.
• He decided to pull a French leave and skip out on the boring meeting.
• The politician took a French leave from his responsibilities, leaving his constituents feeling abandoned.

adjective not in accordance with accepted standards, especially of morality or honesty

• The company has strict policies in place to prevent improper conduct in the workplace.
• You shouldn't use improper language in front of your grandparents.
• Using improper shortcuts in coding can lead to bugs in the program.
• His improper handling of the situation caused more harm than good.

adjective relating to or characteristic of a mature, typically older woman, especially in terms of appearance or manner

• The matronly woman greeted the guests with grace and elegance.
• My neighbor's matronly aunt always bakes the best cookies.
• I never thought the matronly librarian would be into heavy metal music.
• The old oak tree stood tall and matronly, its branches reaching out like protective arms.

noun a person who habitually borrows or lives off others without any intention of repaying or contributing

verb to ask for or obtain something without paying for it

• The neighbor's son is known to mooch off of others for free meals.
• Don't be a mooch and always expect others to pay for your expenses.
• Stop trying to mooch off of me for cigarettes.
• The company is trying to mooch off of the success of their competitors by copying their strategies.

verb to cause to feel upset, annoyed, or displeased, typically as a result of a perceived insult or disregard

• It is important to be mindful of your words so as not to offend others.
• I hope I didn't offend you with my comment earlier.
• I didn't mean to step on your toes and offend you.
• His bold statement seemed to offend the very essence of their beliefs.

verb to take unwarranted advantage of someone's kindness or trust

preposition upon

• It is not appropriate to presume upon someone's generosity without asking for permission first.
• Don't just presume upon your friend's willingness to help without checking with them first.
• You can't just presume upon your parents to give you money whenever you want.
• He always presumes upon others to do his work for him, without putting in any effort himself.

adjective a term used to describe someone who is excessively concerned with their appearance, manners, and behavior; overly fussy or prim

• She was often criticized for being too prissy in her mannerisms.
• I can't believe how prissy she acts around new people.
• Why are you being so prissy about getting your hands dirty?
• His prissy attitude towards change is holding him back from new opportunities.

adjective showing or feeling respect; polite

• It is important to always be respectful towards others in a professional setting.
• He's always so respectful to everyone he meets.
• She's a really cool person, always super respectful of others.
• The old oak tree stood tall and proud, a symbol of strength and respectful of its surroundings.

noun a type or kind of something

adjective having the desired qualities or characteristics

• It is important to ensure that we are working with the right sort of data for this analysis.
• We need to make sure we have the right sort of snacks for the road trip.
• I don't think he's the right sort of guy for you.
• She knew she had found the right sort of peace when she could finally relax in her own company.

noun knowledge of what to do in any situation; tact

• She demonstrated her savoir faire at the diplomatic event, impressing all the guests with her grace and poise.
• He has a natural savoir faire when it comes to socializing and making people feel comfortable.
• That guy has serious savoir faire when it comes to chatting up girls at the bar.
• The chef's culinary savoir faire was evident in the exquisite presentation and flavors of the dish.

verb to appear or become visible

adjective being present or in attendance

• The guest of honor has not shown up yet for the event.
• Where has John shown up? I thought he was coming with us.
• I can't believe she showed up at the party without telling anyone.
• Her dedication and hard work have really shown up in her recent performance.

noun a widely accepted practice or behavior in a social group or society

• Social convention dictates that we should greet each other with a handshake.
• It's just a social convention to bring a gift when you attend a party.
• Who cares about social conventions? Just do what feels right.
• Breaking away from social conventions can lead to innovative ideas and solutions.

noun a person or thing that is the object of a reaction or feeling

verb to disagree or challenge something

preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause

• The lawyer decided to take exception to the judge's ruling and filed an appeal.
• I always take exception when someone criticizes my favorite sports team.
• She really took exception to his comment and gave him a piece of her mind.
• The artist took exception to the gallery's decision to display her painting in a less prominent spot.

noun A small room or compartment containing a toilet and sometimes a washbasin

• She excused herself to use the toilette before the meeting started.
• I really need to find the toilette, do you know where it is?
• I'll be right back, I gotta hit up the toilette real quick.
• Her attention to detail in her work was like the finishing touches on a perfectly set toilette.

adjective not characteristic of or suitable for a gentleman; lacking in the qualities considered appropriate for a man of good breeding and social position

• His behavior at the dinner party was deemed ungentlemanly by the other guests.
• It's ungentlemanly to not hold the door open for someone behind you.
• Dude, that move on the basketball court was totally ungentlemanly.
• Her ungentlemanly treatment of her employees showed her true character.

adjective A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun. In this case, 'ungracious' describes someone who is rude, impolite, or lacking in manners.

• His ungracious behavior at the dinner party was quite off-putting.
• She gave an ungracious response when asked to help with the project.
• Don't be so ungracious about it, just give it a try.
• The storm's ungracious arrival caught everyone by surprise.

adjective not wanted or appreciated; not giving pleasure or satisfaction

• The unwelcome guest arrived at the dinner party unannounced.
• I felt unwelcome at the new office until I got to know my coworkers better.
• The party was so unwelcome, I left after five minutes.
• The unwelcome news of the company's bankruptcy spread quickly among the employees.

adjective describing someone or something that is without a hat

• The gentleman arrived at the opera hatless, causing quite a stir among the other attendees.
• She ran out of the house hatless, not realizing she had forgotten to put on her favorite beanie.
• He strutted into the party all hatless and cool, not caring what anyone thought.
• The politician's speech left the audience feeling hatless, as they were expecting more substance and depth.

noun the wife of one's stepson

• My stepdaughter-in-law is a wonderful addition to our family.
• I get along really well with my stepdaughter-in-law.
• My stepdaughter-in-law is cool, we hang out all the time.
• She may be my stepdaughter-in-law, but I see her as my own daughter.

noun a word that refers to a person, place, thing, event, substance, or quality

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

article a word that is used with a noun to specify grammatical definiteness of the noun

• The teacher gave the misbehaving student a clip round the ear as a disciplinary action.
• My mom used to give me a clip round the ear when I was being naughty as a child.
• If you keep talking back to me, I'll give you a clip round the ear!
• The unexpected news hit him like a clip round the ear, leaving him stunned and speechless.