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