Good form' is a term used to describe polite behavior and social ETIQUETTE. It is often used in the context of MANNERS, PROTOCOL, DECORUM, and TON. MANNERS refer to the socially accepted ways of behaving in public, such as being courteous and respectful. PROTOCOL is a set of rules and guidelines that govern how people should interact with each other in a formal setting. DECORUM is the accepted behavior in a particular situation or environment. TON is the style or manner of speaking or writing. ETIQUETTE is a code of behavior that dictates how people should act in certain situations. All of these terms are related to good form and can be used to describe polite behavior and social ETIQUETTE.