Etiquette
/ˈɛtɪkɛt/noun
A code of polite behavior in society or among members of a particular profession or group.
Did you know?The word 'etiquette' originated from the French term for 'a ticket' or 'label' that defined the rules of courtly behavior, hinting at a time when manners were deeply tied to power and status.
Etymological Timeline
Old French
Old French
estiquet
“A label or ticket, especially in reference to court decorum.”
14th Century
Middle French
étiquette
“A ticket; a set of rules or instructions.”
16th Century
Early Modern French
étiquette
“A prescribed code of behavior or manners.”
18th Century
English
etiquette
“A formal set of manners and rules of polite conduct.”