courtesies

Example Sentences

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You’re sitting in a room full of people who you want access to and you are observing the courtesies that are required to keep you in the room.

From Slate • Nov. 17, 2025

The two leaders interacted on the sidelines of the Group of 20 nations summit in Indonesia last year, but only exchanged courtesies and discussed the need to stabilise ties, the Indian government said recently.

From Reuters • Aug. 24, 2023

Justice Scalia discussed whether his flight with Mr. Cheney had to be disclosed, concluding that “social courtesies, provided at government expense,” need not be.

From New York Times • Apr. 24, 2023

Speaking to BBC Newsnight, Leader of the Commons Jacob Rees-Mogg said: "The government will behave entirely properly in terms of any statement, and the usual courtesies are extended to the opposition."

From BBC • Jan. 25, 2022

"Now that I have observed the courtesies, my lady, perhaps my sons will do me the honor of shutting their mouths. Why are you here?"

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin