politeness

Example Sentences

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“I think the combination of proper grammar and politeness was the key to its effectiveness,” he wrote on X last November.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

But in the spirit of politeness and family unity, she acquiesces to Paul’s desire for a nice family Thanksgiving, despite their political differences.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 31, 2025

In another era, when the heated debate is over whether to extend a tax credit for first-time homeowners by three years or five, it would be good counsel to remember politeness.

From Salon • Apr. 1, 2025

"You can just walk into people's houses, doors are unlocked most of the time... there's no initial barrier to conversation, like that politeness, it's straight in there."

From BBC • Jan. 5, 2025

It was more that our kissing had suffered from the same painful politeness as our conversations.

From "If I Stay" by Gayle Forman