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 learned that good customer service and politeness could lead to bigger tips.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

Their rejection could be received with politeness and respect by the evangelist.

From Salon • Aug. 1, 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

Knowing what I knew and not knowing what if anything Grandpa knew, all this funning and politeness gave me the creeps.

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns