politeness
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I’m not pining for a return to the Victorian era, but politeness and decency should include respect, common interest and nailing a spike into today’s rampant narcissism.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 18, 2026
Others argue politeness can lead to higher quality answers or responses.
From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026
How often have I paid the price of politeness and let terrible people get away?
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026
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
Koffi almost laughed at the politeness of the request, but complied.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
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