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etiquette

etiquette

Meaning of etiquette

polite rules

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British English/ən ˌetɪˈkɛt/
American English/ˈɛtɪkət/
Russian transcription[etʲɪˈkʲet]
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etiquette with Russian translation

etiquette usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

При посещении храмов туристы соблюдают местный этикет.

When visiting temples, tourists follow local etiquette

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Краткое руководство объясняет правила этикета на традиционных свадьбах.

A short guide explains dining etiquette used at traditional weddings.

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etiquette belongs to the topic "Culture and Traditions of Countries". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

etiquetteэтикет
showerдуш
elevatorлифт
towelполотенце
TVтелевизор
viewвид
breakfastзавтрак

etiquette synonyms

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What's the difference between etiquette / manners / table manners / protocol / customs / politeness

🇬🇧English
etiquette

the rules or accepted behaviour in social situations

A1Often

Good etiquette says you should wait your turn to speak.

Хороший этикет говорит, что нужно ждать своей очереди, чтобы заговорить.

🇬🇧English

a person's habitual ways of behaving toward others

A1Very Often

She has good manners and always says 'please' and 'thank you'.

У неё хорошие манеры: она всегда говорит «пожалуйста» и «спасибо».

🇬🇧English

the rules and customs for polite behaviour while eating

A1Often

Good table manners include chewing with your mouth closed.

Хорошие манеры за столом включают жевание с закрытым ртом.

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🇬🇧English
protocol

formal rules or procedures used in official or diplomatic contexts

A1Often

By protocol, the ambassador speaks first at the reception.

По протоколу посол говорит первым на приёме.

🇬🇧English

traditional practices and habitual behaviours of a community or culture

A1Often

Local customs include removing shoes before entering a home.

Местный обычай включает съём обуви перед входом в дом.

🇬🇧English

the quality or habit of being considerate and respectful

A1Often

Politeness is shown when you listen and do not interrupt.

Вежливость проявляется, когда вы слушаете и не прерываете.

P
🇬🇧English
propriety

conformity to accepted standards of behaviour or morals, often formal

A1Rarely

They questioned the propriety of his remarks at the ceremony.

Они усомнились в уместности его замечаний на церемонии.

D
🇬🇧English
decorum

behaviour showing dignity and good taste, especially in formal contexts

A1Rarely

The audience maintained decorum during the official speech.

Публика соблюдала приличия во время официальной речи.

C
🇬🇧English
courtesy

a polite action or considerate behaviour shown toward others

A1Often

As a courtesy, she held the door open for him.

В знак вежливости она подержала дверь для него.

S
🇬🇧English
social norms

shared rules or expectations for behaviour within a society or group

A1Often

Social norms influence how people greet each other in that town.

Социальные нормы влияют на то, как люди приветствуют друг друга в этом городе.

F
🇬🇧English
formalities

official or ritual steps and procedures required in formal situations

A1Often

They completed the formalities before the meeting began.

Они завершили формальности перед началом встречи.

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How to pronounce etiquette and what this word means

etiquette translation: этикет. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce etiquette

/ən ˌetɪˈkɛt/

etiquette translation

этикет

etiquette examples

When visiting temples, tourists follow local etiquette

etiquette transcription

/ən ˌetɪˈkɛt/, /ˈɛtɪkət/

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etiquette meaning: what does it mean?

polite rules

etiquette pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

etiquette is pronounced as /ən ˌetɪˈkɛt/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

etiquette definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

When visiting temples, tourists follow local etiquette Translation: При посещении храмов туристы соблюдают местный этикет.

Is etiquette part of Culture and Traditions of Countries vocabulary?

Yes, etiquette (этикет) can be learned in the Culture and Traditions of Countries topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is etiquette part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?

Yes, etiquette (этикет) can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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