civility

This LAX, unlike the island of civility and good manners Maksik remembers from childhood, fosters alienation and dread.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026

He said they’re “devaluing the power of the food reward”—and because they never phase it out, clients are forever forced to bribe their canines in return for civility, like hostages to a chew-toy-loving despot.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026

Some staff described concerns about a lack of "civility" between different teams working under stress, and managers who lacked awareness of "the reality of daily pressures".

From BBC ● Jun. 4, 2026

But to me, Dahlia, the real issue about civility isn’t just judge to judge.

From Slate ● May 12, 2026

Miss Bingley saw all this likewise; and, in the imprudence of anger, took the first opportunity of saying, with sneering civility:

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen

We count on mutual adherence to certain civilities and limits.

From Washington Post ● Jun. 6, 2018

Begin to focus and gain ground on what is required which is political reconciliation and a return to civilities.

From New York Times ● Mar. 10, 2018

Try to imagine Trump in an Iowa living room, with a macaroon in one hand and cup of hot chocolate balanced on a knee, observing Midwestern civilities while talking about something other than himself.

From Washington Post ● Aug. 12, 2015

David knows how to restrain himself, to conform to the little lies and surface civilities that allow society to function.

From The Guardian ● Jun. 25, 2010

They were soon gone again, rising from their seats with an activity which took their brother by surprise, and hurrying off as if eager to escape from Mrs. Bennet’s civilities.

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen