Politeness

//pəˈlaɪtnəs//

"Politeness" in a Sentence (11 examples)

Some people say that English politeness is, at bottom, really fear.

This is because of the difference between Japanese politeness and American politeness.

Therefore it is important for us to be aware of other forms of politeness.

We should remember that politeness doesn't function at the conscious level.

We look up to him because of his politeness.

Kindness is the essence of politeness.

They mistook my politeness for friendship.

She is politeness itself.

Politeness is less observed today than it used to be.

There are people who say that the politeness of Englishmen is essentially a sense of fear.

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These politenesses left Miss Marley floundering for initiative, holding Jasper and being solemnly inspected by Podson, who clearly depended on her the convention of an afternoon call.

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