joke-etiquette

The concept that when presented with the set-up for a joke, the listener willingly moves the joke forward toward the punch-line in a timely manner. Poor joke-etiquette refers to the practice of the listener attempting to figure out the punchline or delaying the telling in order to steal the teller's thunder, thus spoiling his/her efforts.

An example of good joke-etiquette.
bob: knock, knock.
neil: who's there? (=good joke-etiquette)
bob: go fuck yourself!

An example of poor joke-etiquette.
bob: knock, knock.
neil: go fuck yourself, I hate knock, knock jokes! (=poor joke-etiquette.)

by gumbo jr. December 30, 2008

Facebook Etiquette

The definition of what is acceptable protocol when using Facebook, specifically whether or not it is acceptable to ask someone out through this forum or if that would be perceived as stalking and creepy. This relates to someone you have not yet met properly.

Facebook Etiquette: hypothetical situation as follows: guy meets girl but has minimal opportunity to communicate since the meeting point thus far has been in a loud bar, albeit a top, top place! Girl has a particularly gorgeous smile! Guy takes matters into his own hands and plans a surprise delivery of flowers and a package to said bar during a charity event (is this poor timing?) Guy & girl become FB friends. Is it then acceptable protocol to pursue further contact via FB or should they wait until the next chance encounter at the noisy bar?

Consensus is: Nothing ventured, nothing gained, & Life is too short. ***This is contingent upon girl not being easily offended & a tad on the adventurous side.

by Mr. Intrigue December 23, 2010

Elbow Etiquette

the standard method of managing how two people place their elbows in a movie theater or other seating area with only one armrest between each pair of seats. Usually involves one person's elbows placed on the front of the rest, and the other's on the back.

Guy 1: At the movies last night the guy next to me's elbows kept hitting mine!

Guy 2: Bummer, sounds like he had poor elbow etiquette.

by wenis wars April 13, 2011

Netiquette

When someone ignores an E-vite

On a Simpson's episode when Homer doesn't respond to Snakes E-vite about a prison break, Snake sarcastically responds "Nice Netiquette"

by bb121880 September 8, 2007

sketiquette

the proper way to act around sluts, the etiquette used around easy women

we must treat susan with sketiquette if we want to get in her pants

by chris canzenetti April 2, 2016

metiquette

code of conduct that has to be adhered to by medical professionals.

The doc was charged with violating the metiquette and suspended for two years.

by uttam maharjan July 10, 2010

slediquette

The unwritten rules you must obey when tobogganing.

Slediquette means NEVER climb back up the hill in the middle while other people are trying to slide down. Also, if you used the sled to get down the hill, then YOU should be the one who brings it back up.

by ScubaScot December 14, 2010