civilities

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Civilities reached out to the Daily Beast for comment on the diversity in its editorial ranks, but the site did not respond.

From Washington Post • Aug. 16, 2016

Steven Petrow writes the Civilities column about LGBT/straight social dilemmas for The Washington Post and is the author of five etiquette books.

From Time • Mar. 17, 2015

Dear Civilities: Some of my high school friends recently formed a WhatsApp group to stay in touch with each other.

From Washington Post • Mar. 1, 2015

Dear Civilities: How might same-sex married couples be properly addressed?

From Washington Post

Having obtained these large Civilities of the Governor, &c. one would have thought that if the Principles of honesty would not have obliged him to peace and loyalty, those of gratitude should.

From Great Epochs in American History, Vol. II The Planting Of The First Colonies: 1562—1733 by Halsey, Francis W. (Francis Whiting)