pleasantry

Example Sentences

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Despite those words, a relaxed Joshua and social media star Paul - usually known for his theatrics - exchanged pleasantries and kept it respectful with each other.

From BBC

They share coffee and pleasantries and then open proceedings; the finale of a months-long selection process.

From BBC

The tone between Carney and Sheinbaum on Thursday appeared much warmer, with the two exchanging gifts and later pleasantries at a joint news conference.

From BBC

I was never a fan of pleasantries because they seemed like a waste of time.

From Los Angeles Times

After some pleasantries, I explained that I couldn’t help with her moving boxes because I was about to conduct a highly sensitive business transaction.

From Los Angeles Times