Etiquette and Culture

Etiquette is the unwritten code that governs social behaviour.

Etiquette reflects formulas of conduct in which society or traditions have invested. Western etiquette tells people to greet friends and acquaintances with warmth and respect , refrain from insults and curiosity , offer hospitality equally to guests , wear clothing suited to the occasion , talk properly , eat neatly and quietly , avoid disturbing others , follow the rules of an organization , arrive promptly when expected , comfort the bereaved , and respond to invitations promptly .

Violations of etiquette can cause public disgrace, and in private hurt individual feelings, create misunderstandings or real grief and pain.

 Etiquette is dependent on culture . 

Recently , Internet has created Netiquette , which governs the drafting of email , rules for participating in online forums , and so on .