civility
Example Sentences
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A good teacher will insist on civility but will respect the right of students to challenge dominant ideas and dissent from them.
"Let's bring civility and manners back. Ask yourself, are you helping a pregnant woman put her bag in the overhead bin? Are you dressing with respect?"
From BBC
Moments later, the footage jumps to passengers brawling in terminals and shouting at flight attendants before Duffy appears on screen urging travelers to bring bygone civility back to air travel.
From Los Angeles Times
The president has called for civility and dialogue, while panels and town halls are being organized to discuss immigration, labor rights, and political expression in constructive ways.
From Salon
“I’m trying to call that out,” Newsom said, adding that in a normal political climate, leaders should model civility and respect.
From Los Angeles Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
