Etiquette

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/etiquette

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the historical function?Originally used to manage social hierarchies and reinforce class distinctions in courts
2. What is the contemporary relevance?Crucial for professional advancement, cross-cultural communication, and digital interaction ('netiquette')
3. Why do we need etiquette?It makes people feel safe and happy, and it helps us work together and make friends.
4. Where did etiquette come from?It started a long time ago in places like Greece, Rome, and China, where people made special rules for how to act.

Social Stratification: The division of society into hierarchical layers or strata based on factors like wealth and status.
Emotional Intelligence: The ability to perceive, use, understand, manage, and handle emotions.
Netiquette: A portmanteau of 'network' and 'etiquette,' referring to the rules of polite behavior online.