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A code of behavior that outlines social behavior expectations that is according to present day conventional norms within a group, social class or society is known as etiquette. This term in the French language signifies a label or tag and it first came about around 1750 in English.
The idea of etiquette in the U.S. is sometimes disparaged because of its origin beginning in French and it showing up in some practices within the court of Louis XIV. Some people feel that the term etiquette is not necessary and takes away from the freedom of a person’s personal expression. There may also be pragmatic ways in which etiquette is enforced such as notices that are sometimes placed outside of cafes and stores with phrases such as “No shoes, no shirt, no service”.
Others feel that this basic set of codes serves a benefit in making life more pleasant and easier by creating chances of mutual respect and courtesy and by taking away opportunities of misunderstanding.
Business Etiquette and Western Office
The set of unwritten and written rules of conduct that result in social communication operating more smoothly is known as the etiquette of business. Interaction that applies to coworker communication, not including interactions that are with suppliers and customers, is known as office etiquette. In the U.S., when a group meeting is conducted, the group might adhere to Roberts Rules of Order, ( a book of rules of order), if there is no set company policy in place that will control the meeting.
Both business and office etiquette coincide significantly with fundamental doctrines of the social principle for computer network use known as netiquette. Often, these rules are seen throughout an economy or industry. An example of this is in 2005 there was a survey taken by the NACE that resulted in 49 percent of employers indicating that a potential job candidate wearing non traditional clothing would carry a significant influence.