etiquettenorms
Etiquettenorms, or etiquette norms, are culturally shared expectations governing polite conduct in social interaction. They specify appropriate ways to greet others, speak, dress, eat, and perform other everyday actions. Etiquettenorms are learned through family socialization, schooling, peers, and media, and they vary across cultures, contexts, and subcultures. They are informal norms: violations typically produce social disapproval or embarrassment rather than legal penalties.
Functions: They facilitate smooth communication, reduce uncertainty, establish social roles, and convey respect. They also help
Digital etiquette, or netiquette, is a modern subset covering online communication, responsiveness, privacy, and tone in
Etiquettenorms differ from law and formal rules; they are voluntary guidelines that influence behavior but are