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etiquette

et·i·quette [ éttikət, étti kèt ]


noun 
Definition:
 
rules of acceptable behavior: the rules and conventions governing correct or polite behavior in society in general or in a specific social or professional group or situation
Etiquette dictates that wedding invitations should be acknowledged in writing.

[Mid-18th century. < French, literally "ticket"]
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