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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. The ability to speak or act without offending others.






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






3. Having a huge appetite






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






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






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






7. Very cultured or polite






8. Very polite or cultured.






9. Evenness of mind especially under stress






10. Welcoming to guests






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






12. Open and welcoming to guests.






13. An energetic attempt to achieve something






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






15. To impair the quality or effect of






16. Sophisticated; smoothly agreeable and polite.






17. Existing or being everywhere at the same time






18. Very flowery in style






19. Annoying






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






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






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






23. Experienced in or inclined to war






24. The quality of being proper - appropriateness.






25. Annoying; irritating.






26. Marked by moderation as keeping or held within limits






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






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






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






30. To change a situation or change the order of things so that it becomes the opposite






31. Marked by or disposed to doing good






32. A person who is rather smart






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






34. To speak to someone






35. Make false and damaging statements about someone






36. Warm and friendly.