(third-person singular simple present modernizes, present participle modernizing, simple past and past participle modernized) 1  To bring something up to date, or make it modern in style or function. ( 2 intransitive) To become modern in appearance, or adopt modern ways.
What is Etiquette. âManners are a sensitive awareness of the feelings of others. Etiquette Definition. Etiquette is a code of behaviour that delineates expectations for social behavior according to contemporary conventional norms within a society, social class, or group.
Why do we have etiquette? Good etiquette should make for good karate. It should play an important part in karate training. It is pure common courtesy (something which, unfortunately, is missing from certain areas of life today) and should not be interpreted or considered as an act of subservience.