formality
ਰਸਮ
definition
noun
he retained the formality of his social background
the rigid observance of rules of convention or etiquette.
example
For Vera and her family, tea consoles; for the Wells and their set, it's a ceremony, observed like everything else, with rigid 'formality' .
‘We want to break down the 'formality' , but retain high standards,’ Sankey explains.
her saying no was just a 'formality', and both of them knew it
Shirley was always disturbed by the 'formality' he displayed in front of her brother, though she said nothing of it.
Country house hotels promote this informal 'formality' by eschewing hotel conventions such as reception desks and by ensuring that all drinks, meals and sundries are included in the per-night fee.
However, the general pattern of double dependence on social status and 'formality' is maintained.
Rigid self-control went hand-in-hand with a precise and exacting 'formality' .
Etiquette and 'formality' are the antiquated attributes that make her readers swoon.
Michael did not suffer fools gladly and could seem aloof and distant at times, but this was his rather old-world 'formality' .
He bowed to her, in the distant 'formality' of the rich, and then laughed as his hand caught on his sword, spoiling the movement.
with disconcerting 'formality', the brothers shook hands
Social interaction is governed by norms emphasizing respect and 'formality' and marking age, gender, status, and class differences.
She didn't like that - the way his sudden 'formality' put distance between them.
Here, one must maintain discipline, proper etiquette, and 'formality' .
However, all are divided into different levels of 'formality' depending on the social status of the person being addressed.
This nomination was seen as a 'formality' by observers.
Undoubtedly the human animal in his/her social interactions feels safer when a certain degree of 'formality' is observed.
There are no traditional rules or rigid 'formality' or fairy tale settings involving tormented love between a man and woman.
with disconcerting 'formality' the brothers shook hands
That Iceland's team has been hewn from a nation of just 290,000 people is unlikely to encourage Vogts, who has proved already that overcoming the might of a small fishing community is no 'formality' .
he retained the 'formality' of his social background
The question was merely a 'formality' ; the answer was obvious.
He travels frequently to remote places to absorb, notate and record rare indigenous musics, then transform them for the manicured 'formality' of the Western concert hall.
She stood with a rigid 'formality' , but her eyes were vacant and her lips moved silently.
promotion looks a 'formality'
The matter was only a 'formality' for the members at the UDC as they are fully refunded by the Department of the Environment.
Renowned for her light-hearted disregard of 'formality' , kicking off her shoes and chewing gum at meetings, she is reputed to have removed her wig to break the tension during key meetings.
However, such benefits may come at a cost as a rigid 'formality' may conflict with deeply held professional values such as autonomy, solidarity, flexibility, and a belief in tacit knowledge.
A new sweetness pervades daily life and replaces the coldness and 'formality' of familial relationships under aristocracy.
the 'formality' of life in an English public school
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