Meaning
etiquette
- rules of polite behavior
- good manners in social situations
- book or guide on etiquette
In a sentence
Il galateo consiglia di salutare sempre.
Etiquette recommends always greeting people.
Conosci il galateo a tavola in Italia?
Do you know table etiquette in Italy?
Bisogna rispettare il galateo a tavola.
You have to respect table etiquette.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| galateo | masculine · singular |
| galatei | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Usually singular: il galateo.
- Can mean both etiquette in general and a manual of etiquette.
- Often used for social behavior, greetings, table manners, and online manners.