Etiquette Rules

adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb, indicating manner, time, place, or degree

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

• The rules must be followed according to Hoyle in order to maintain order in the organization.
• We have to do it according to Hoyle or else we'll get in trouble.
• Do it the right way, according to Hoyle, or don't do it at all.
• She always plays by the rules, according to Hoyle, even in difficult situations.

noun a French term meaning 'required' or 'essential'

adjective required by etiquette or current fashion

• Wearing a suit and tie is considered de rigueur for the event.
• It's de rigueur to bring a bottle of wine to a dinner party.
• In this group, speaking in emojis is de rigueur.
• In the fashion industry, being ahead of the trend is de rigueur.

verb to bend the knee or touch one knee to the ground as in worship or respect

noun physical shape or condition

adjective of a high standard; excellent

• It is important to maintain good form while performing the exercises to prevent injuries.
• Make sure you keep good form when you're lifting those weights.
• Dude, you gotta have good form if you want to see gains at the gym.
• In order to succeed in the competition, you need to have good form both physically and mentally.

adjective showing a lack of manners or respect; rude

adverb in an impolite manner

• It is considered impolite to interrupt someone while they are speaking.
• Don't be impolite and talk with your mouth full.
• It's super impolite to ghost someone without explanation.
• His actions were like a slap in the face, incredibly impolite and disrespectful.

noun social behavior or habits, especially in terms of etiquette

• It is important to always display proper manners when dining in a formal setting.
• She was raised with good manners and always says please and thank you.
• Don't be rude, have some manners!
• Having good manners is like a silent language that speaks volumes about your character.

adjective not appropriate or suitable for a particular person or occasion

• His behavior at the gala was deemed unbefitting of a gentleman.
• Wearing jeans to a wedding is just unbefitting.
• Dude, that outfit is totally unbefitting for the club.
• The harsh punishment seemed unbefitting for such a minor offense.

adjective describing someone who behaves politely and respectfully in social situations

• The well-mannered gentleman greeted everyone with a polite bow.
• My friend's dog is so well-mannered, he always waits patiently for his food.
• I can't believe how well-mannered that dude is, he's always so chill.
• The well-mannered garden seemed to bloom more beautifully than the rest.

adjective describing someone who has good manners

• The young man was known for being very good-mannered at social events.
• She always appreciates when people are good-mannered and polite.
• It's cool to see someone who's so good-mannered in this day and age.
• Being good-mannered is like a breath of fresh air in a world full of rudeness.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being

pronoun a word that takes the place of a noun

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

conjunction a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses

interjection a word or phrase that expresses strong emotion or surprise

• When presenting your argument, it is important to articulate your points clearly and concisely. Say it, don’t spray it.
• Hey, can you please speak up and enunciate your words clearly? Say it, don’t spray it.
• Yo, stop mumbling and spit it out clearly! Say it, don’t spray it.
• In a debate, make sure to express your thoughts clearly and confidently. Say it, don’t spray it.