Etiquette as a sociocultural phenomenon
The number of interpersonal contacts is steadily rising as modern society experiences a shortage of time and a high level of mental stress. This contributes to the increasing need for etiquette as a regulator of human behavior and determines the relevance of its study as a sociocultural phenomenon. The article reveals the concept, content, principles of etiquette, demonstrates its role in the life of society and provides the features of modern etiquette. The author comes to the conclusion that etiquette, in its close relationship with other forms of culture, is a relatively independent sociocultural phenomenon.