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Etiquette – principles of decorum, also referred to as "Wikiquette", how to work with others on Wikipedia. Civility – Wikipedia's basic conduct expectations. Assume good faith – unless there is clear evidence to the contrary, assume people are trying to help not harm Wikipedia. No personal attacks – comment on content, not on the ...