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Question by  kellykiger (10)

What is a faux pas?

I need to know what a faux pas is.

 
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Answer by  mechtech74 (692)

"Faux pas" is French for "false step" and means an embarrassing breach of etiquette. For example it would be a faux pas to order rare prime rib of beef at a dinner gathering of vegetarians.

 
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Answer by  worker2930 (105)

A Faux Pas is an action that is not socially acceptable situation, from the French for "false step", or think of it as a social misstep.

 
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