common courtesy

Example Sentences

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Subsidized goods for a low price may be a nice change at first, just have the common courtesy to not let the door hit your favorite bodega owner on the way out.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

“In any other situation, however, school officials should be polite and extend common courtesy, but should not assist with or permit enforcement activities on school grounds not required by lawful order.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

"This was done without even the common courtesy of informing the fellow partners in the government of national unity about his intention to do so," said Steenhuisen.

From BBC • Jul. 3, 2025

Mask wearing is generally common courtesy for people who feel like they're coming down with something and don't want to spread their germs.

From Salon • Aug. 16, 2021

“I am here on my own time. If you want me to cooperate w'ith you, then answer my question. Out of common courtesy, one Latino to another.”

From "Bodega Dreams" by Ernesto Quinonez