be courteous
Example Sentences
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During his training, he said he was told he had to be courteous at all times and treat the customers like family.
From BBC ● Jun. 3, 2026
While we should all try to be courteous and get along, part of maturity is realizing that you won’t click with everyone.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 22, 2026
A new rule requires visitors at Disneyland and Disney World to be courteous to one another after fights have taken place at the theme parks in recent months.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 29, 2022
“It is specifically stated in the training that they are to be courteous, they are supposed to work cooperatively with the officials and not be in there like a bull in a china shop.”
From Washington Post ● Jun. 15, 2022
He would learn how to be of service to his liege lord, how to be courteous and gentle, and, at the same time, strong of heart.
From "The Door in the Wall" by Marguerite de Angeli
