(third-person singular simple present modernizes, present participle modernizing, simple past and past participle modernized) 1  To bring something up to date, or make it modern in style or function. ( 2 intransitive) To become modern in appearance, or adopt modern ways.
What is Etiquette. âManners are a sensitive awareness of the feelings of others. Etiquette Definition. Etiquette is a code of behaviour that delineates expectations for social behavior according to contemporary conventional norms within a society, social class, or group.
The word etiquette gets a bad rap. For one thing, it sounds stodgy and pretentious. And rules that are socially or morally prescribed seem intrusive to our sense of individuality and freedom. But the concept of etiquette is still essential, especially nowâand particularly in business.