politesse
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"I think when politesse is in conflict with the truth, I choose the truth," he said.
From BBC ● Jan. 8, 2025
But Lorraine's politesse has limits, as a pair of Minnesota’s finest find when they pay a visit to her office to inquire about her daughter-in-law’s connection to a North Dakota crime.
From Salon ● Nov. 29, 2023
Maybe this was just politesse as a disarming tactic, but Morgen saw it as something deeper — an ability to seek connection and profundity in any situation.
From New York Times ● Sep. 9, 2022
She’s an admirer of 19-year-old climate activist Greta Thunberg, whose harsh criticism of world leaders’ slowness in reducing carbon emissions is a contrast to Goodall’s own calm politesse.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 9, 2022
Too much politesse, however, might poison a womans prospects for advancement.
From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly
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