etiquette

English Thesaurus

1. rules governing socially acceptable behavior (noun.communication)

hypernym	:	prescript, rule,
definition	:	prescribed guide for conduct or action (noun.communication)

hyponym	:	protocol,
definition	:	forms of ceremony and etiquette observed by diplomats and heads of state (noun.communication)

hyponym	:	punctilio,
definition	:	a fine point of etiquette or petty formality (noun.communication)