Courteous
adjective
Being polite and showing good manners.
Even though they were tired, the staff was always courteous to the guests.
Often appears as...
- courteous behavior
- courteous response
adjective
Being polite and showing good manners.
Even though they were tired, the staff was always courteous to the guests.
Often appears as...
- courteous behavior
- courteous response
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Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Variance
The idea of courteousness can differ across cultures - some may require more formality to be seen as courteous.
In Japan, being courteous often involves bowing respectfully when greeting someone.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Condescending
'Courteous' should not be confused with a patronizing attitude; it's genuine respect, not fake politeness.
She was courteous to her juniors, always listening to their ideas attentively.
Pro Tip 3/3Professionalism
Being courteous is key in professional settings, creating a positive impression and fostering collaboration.
During the meeting, he remained courteous, addressing each question with patience and clarity.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Variance
The idea of courteousness can differ across cultures - some may require more formality to be seen as courteous.
In Japan, being courteous often involves bowing respectfully when greeting someone.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Condescending
'Courteous' should not be confused with a patronizing attitude; it's genuine respect, not fake politeness.
She was courteous to her juniors, always listening to their ideas attentively.
Pro Tip 3/3Professionalism
Being courteous is key in professional settings, creating a positive impression and fostering collaboration.
During the meeting, he remained courteous, addressing each question with patience and clarity.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Variance
The idea of courteousness can differ across cultures - some may require more formality to be seen as courteous.
In Japan, being courteous often involves bowing respectfully when greeting someone.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Condescending
'Courteous' should not be confused with a patronizing attitude; it's genuine respect, not fake politeness.
She was courteous to her juniors, always listening to their ideas attentively.
Pro Tip 3/3Professionalism
Being courteous is key in professional settings, creating a positive impression and fostering collaboration.
During the meeting, he remained courteous, addressing each question with patience and clarity.
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Comma story - Terisa...
The comma asks the conjunction if he needs help. Of course he does! Hurry! The comma rushes and places itself before the conjunction. Fanboys aren't as militant as subordinates. For this reason, the commas don't have to fall in line behind the fanboys. Fanboys are courteous creatures.
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The "dementia village"...
And he's very courteous to them, and he hopes for smiles and he gets them. And he dances with them in the pub. It's a feast every day. There are people that would rather go to the restaurant, have a wine with friends, or lunch or dinner with friends and celebrate life.
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Safari Live - Day 178 PIPE...
ablutions very nice licking happening and yawning and head scratchers this is their beginning of their day there's a nice young male being very courteous to the mom licking her back in here comes another youngster probably probably
Video examples
Comma story - Terisa...
The comma asks the conjunction if he needs help. Of course he does! Hurry! The comma rushes and places itself before the conjunction. Fanboys aren't as militant as subordinates. For this reason, the commas don't have to fall in line behind the fanboys. Fanboys are courteous creatures.
Video examples
The "dementia village"...
And he's very courteous to them, and he hopes for smiles and he gets them. And he dances with them in the pub. It's a feast every day. There are people that would rather go to the restaurant, have a wine with friends, or lunch or dinner with friends and celebrate life.
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 178 PIPE...
ablutions very nice licking happening and yawning and head scratchers this is their beginning of their day there's a nice young male being very courteous to the mom licking her back in here comes another youngster probably probably
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Quote examples
Ezra Taft Benson
American Leader
One who is kind is sympathetic and gentle with others. He is considerate of others' feelings and courteous in his behavior. He has a helpful nature. Kindness pardons others' weaknesses and faults. Kindness is extended to all - to the aged and the young, to animals, to those low of station as well as the high.
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Charles M. Schwab
American Businessman
Many men fail because they do not see the importance of being kind and courteous to the men under them. Kindness to everybody always pays for itself. And, besides, it is a pleasure to be kind.
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Nancy Pickard
American Novelist
I've known a lot of cowboys and a few cowgirls. They're, by and large, some of the smartest, funniest, most courteous, generous, and hardest-working people you'd ever want to know.
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Abbott L. Lowell
You will be courteous to your elders who have explored to the point from which you may advance; and helpful to your juniors who will progress farther by reason of your labors.
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Zooey Deschanel
American Actress
From my perspective, probably women are won over by people who are sweet and respectful and courteous and kind and funny. I think those are the things that win women over.
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Thomas J. Watson
American Businessman
Really big people are, above everything else, courteous, considerate and generous - not just to some people in some circumstances - but to everyone all the time.
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Kip Moore
American Musician
You can't live your life trying to please people. You be courteous and you be respectful, but you've got to do things in the way that you want to do them.
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Daniel Sturridge
English Athlete
It's important to be courteous; it has to be. I was raised very well by my parents, so it's about being polite and courteous.
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Peter Jennings
Canadian Journalist
Always have a sense of humor about life - you'll need it - but always be courteous to boot.
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Francis Bacon
English Philosopher
If a man be gracious and courteous to strangers, it shows he is a citizen of the world.
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Ezra Taft Benson
American Leader
One who is kind is sympathetic and gentle with others. He is considerate of others' feelings and courteous in his behavior. He has a helpful nature. Kindness pardons others' weaknesses and faults. Kindness is extended to all - to the aged and the young, to animals, to those low of station as well as the high.
Quote examples
Charles M. Schwab
American Businessman
Many men fail because they do not see the importance of being kind and courteous to the men under them. Kindness to everybody always pays for itself. And, besides, it is a pleasure to be kind.
Quote examples
Nancy Pickard
American Novelist
I've known a lot of cowboys and a few cowgirls. They're, by and large, some of the smartest, funniest, most courteous, generous, and hardest-working people you'd ever want to know.
Quote examples
Abbott L. Lowell
You will be courteous to your elders who have explored to the point from which you may advance; and helpful to your juniors who will progress farther by reason of your labors.
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Zooey Deschanel
American Actress
From my perspective, probably women are won over by people who are sweet and respectful and courteous and kind and funny. I think those are the things that win women over.
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Thomas J. Watson
American Businessman
Really big people are, above everything else, courteous, considerate and generous - not just to some people in some circumstances - but to everyone all the time.
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Kip Moore
American Musician
You can't live your life trying to please people. You be courteous and you be respectful, but you've got to do things in the way that you want to do them.
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Daniel Sturridge
English Athlete
It's important to be courteous; it has to be. I was raised very well by my parents, so it's about being polite and courteous.
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Peter Jennings
Canadian Journalist
Always have a sense of humor about life - you'll need it - but always be courteous to boot.
Quote examples
Francis Bacon
English Philosopher
If a man be gracious and courteous to strangers, it shows he is a citizen of the world.
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