| etiquette | | |
| n. (communication) | 1. etiquette | rules governing socially acceptable behavior. |
| ~ prescript, rule | prescribed guide for conduct or action. |
| ~ protocol | forms of ceremony and etiquette observed by diplomats and heads of state. |
| ~ punctilio | a fine point of etiquette or petty formality. |
| politeness | | |
| n. (attribute) | 1. niceness, politeness | a courteous manner that respects accepted social usage. |
| ~ good manners, courtesy | a courteous manner. |
| n. (act) | 2. civility, politeness | the act of showing regard for others. |
| ~ action | something done (usually as opposed to something said).; "there were stories of murders and other unnatural actions" |
| ~ courtesy | a courteous or respectful or considerate act. |
| ~ deference, respect | a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard.; "his deference to her wishes was very flattering"; "be sure to give my respects to the dean" |
| ~ devoir | formal expression of respect. |
| abash | | |
| v. (emotion) | 1. abash, embarrass | cause to be embarrassed; cause to feel self-conscious. |
| ~ discomfit, discompose, untune, disconcert, upset | cause to lose one's composure. |
| ~ disconcert, flurry, confuse, put off | cause to feel embarrassment.; "The constant attention of the young man confused her" |
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