Etiquette
Adjective
judged to be in conformity with approved usage
Banquets in Norman times were very dignified affairs, with strict etiquette rules. Noise and mess were not acceptable, neither was burping.
Adjective
sufficiently polite and considerate
They are being very civil about it. Stating that infidelity wasn't an issue, the source added, "The big problem with their relationship is the distance."
Noun
suitable behavior for the occasion or circumstances
Rumour spread that the wild boy had, in breach of all civilised decorum, seized the Lord Chamberlain's staff and put his hat on before the king.
Adjective
respectful
Even when it's meant to be polite, or deferential, for many women 'ma'am' is as welcome as a poke in the eye.
Noun
accepted code or behavior
In tennis, the foot fault is a subjective penalty, with many players believing that it should be called according to etiquette and not the written rule.
Noun
casual remark made as part of polite conversation
Obama's mission in Latin America was to bolster the economic relations that would add jobs back home, but looming military action in Libya intruded on his day of pleasantries.
Adjective
particular to the mind of a given individual
In tennis, the foot fault is a subjective penalty, with many players believing that it should be called according to etiquette and not the written rule.
Adjective
showing sophistication, refinement, or courtesy
An urbane fox cannot resist returning to his farm raiding ways and then must help his community survive the farmers' retaliation.