politeness

Example Sentences

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There is a kind of professional politeness that demands we discuss each case in isolation so no one has to say aloud what the cumulative pattern reveals.

From Slate • May 8, 2026

“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

In many ways the sport and the harsh conditions in which it thrived embodied the traditional values and traits — resilience, community, politeness, resourcefulness — that have come to define Canada’s unique “northern character.”

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 28, 2025

As I've reported before, the fury of the Japanese negotiators during talks was noted among Washington DC diplomats accustomed to the nation's extreme politeness.

From BBC • Jul. 23, 2025

Mr. Gideon tips his hat to us, and I force a tight smile out of politeness.

From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland