noun
form
Behavior judged by accepted social standards.
Interrupting the speaker is considered bad form.
Etymology
Form can mean an established manner or pattern. Socially good or bad form judges conduct by how closely it fits the accepted manner of behaving.
More examples
- It is good form to thank your host.
- He cared more about social form than genuine kindness.
- Her conduct violated every expectation of proper form.
Forms
form