lineetiquette
nounUK /laɪn ˈɛtɪkɛt/
US /laɪn ˈɛtɪkɛt/
The polite way to act when you wait in a line.
Remember your lineetiquette and don't cut in front of others.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. The unwritten rules for standing in a queue without annoying people.
Good lineetiquette means keeping some space between you and the person ahead.
3. Polite behavior expected when boarding or lining up for something.
The school teaches lineetiquette before the bus arrives each morning.
4. The practice of waiting your turn calmly and fairly.
His lineetiquette impressed the teacher during the fire drill.