courtesy
simple noun13 collocationsAvg. frequency: 7.7
the basic level of politeness that you expect from people
similar to common courtesy, emphasizing its uncomplicated nature
used to describe a high level of politeness and respect
the greatest possible degree of courtesy
politeness or services that professionals extend to each other
describes courtesy that is constant and reliable
indicates the person towards whom politeness is directed
something that should be done out of politeness
indicates the manner of an action, meaning 'in a polite way'
to behave towards someone in a polite and respectful way
to act in a polite way towards someone
to be polite enough to do something, often used in negative sentences
to do something as a polite gesture, often when it is expected