courtesies

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Despite early courtesies - India's then national security adviser Brajesh Mishra was the first foreign dignitary to congratulate Khaleda Zia - trust proved thin.

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026

You’re sitting in a room full of people who you want access to and you are observing the courtesies that are required to keep you in the room.

From Slate • Nov. 17, 2025

“He’s paid his fealty. He’s done his bows and courtesies, and now realism sets in. He’s not going to win South Carolina in November,” Huffmon said.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2024

The two leaders interacted on the sidelines of the Group of 20 nations summit in Indonesia last year, but only exchanged courtesies and discussed the need to stabilise ties, the Indian government said recently.

From Reuters • Aug. 24, 2023

She had a crown on her head, and everyone she had ever known came before her, to bend the knee and say their courtesies.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin