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Etiquette Vocab

Instructions:
  • Answer 36 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. To change a situation or change the order of things so that it becomes the opposite






2. A man who acts with deliberate disregard for another's feelings or rights






3. Very flowery in style






4. A small - often unimportant detail; a fine detail.






5. To impair the quality or effect of






6. A condition of disorientation affecting someone who is suddenly exposed to an unfamiliar culture or way of life or set of attitudes






7. An energetic attempt to achieve something






8. Very polite or cultured.






9. A person who is rather smart






10. To speak to someone






11. Existing or being everywhere at the same time






12. Experienced in or inclined to war






13. A person responsible for receiving payments for goods and services (as in a shop or restaurant)






14. The quality of being proper - appropriateness.






15. Limit something that prevents people from doing what they want to do






16. Marked by lack of steadfastness - constancy - or stability






17. Annoying; irritating.






18. Marked by moderation as keeping or held within limits






19. A command or principle intended especially as a general rule of action






20. Make false and damaging statements about someone






21. A state of deep distress or misery caused by major misfortune or loss






22. Having a huge appetite






23. Rough and short in manner or speech; abrupt.






24. Very cultured or polite






25. The ability to speak or act without offending others.






26. Something that conduces to comfort - convenience - or enjoyment






27. A calm manner indicating self-respect and worthiness.






28. Annoying






29. Welcoming to guests






30. To alter by acculturation; acclimated - adapted to a culture






31. Sophisticated; smoothly agreeable and polite.






32. Capable of being understood in two or more possible senses or ways






33. Marked by or disposed to doing good






34. Warm and friendly.






35. Open and welcoming to guests.






36. Evenness of mind especially under stress






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