Discourtesy
noun
Rude or disrespectful behavior.
It was considered a discourtesy to not thank the host.
Often appears as...
- commit a discourtesy
- avoid discourtesy
Usage tips
Disapproving
noun
Rude or disrespectful behavior.
It was considered a discourtesy to not thank the host.
Often appears as...
- commit a discourtesy
- avoid discourtesy
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Impact
The perception of what's rude may vary by culture; learn local norms to avoid unintentional discourtesy.
In some cultures, direct eye contact is seen as a sign of disrespect, often taken as discourtesy.
Pro Tip 2/3Response Matters
Responding to discourtesy with politeness often diffuses tensions and demonstrates maturity.
Despite the visitor's discourtesy, the receptionist remained calm and polite.
Pro Tip 3/3Subtle Nuances
Discourtesy can be subtle, like not listening or interrupting, and isn't always obvious like insults.
His constant interruption during her presentation was a sign of discourtesy.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Impact
The perception of what's rude may vary by culture; learn local norms to avoid unintentional discourtesy.
In some cultures, direct eye contact is seen as a sign of disrespect, often taken as discourtesy.
Pro Tip 2/3Response Matters
Responding to discourtesy with politeness often diffuses tensions and demonstrates maturity.
Despite the visitor's discourtesy, the receptionist remained calm and polite.
Pro Tip 3/3Subtle Nuances
Discourtesy can be subtle, like not listening or interrupting, and isn't always obvious like insults.
His constant interruption during her presentation was a sign of discourtesy.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Impact
The perception of what's rude may vary by culture; learn local norms to avoid unintentional discourtesy.
In some cultures, direct eye contact is seen as a sign of disrespect, often taken as discourtesy.
Pro Tip 2/3Response Matters
Responding to discourtesy with politeness often diffuses tensions and demonstrates maturity.
Despite the visitor's discourtesy, the receptionist remained calm and polite.
Pro Tip 3/3Subtle Nuances
Discourtesy can be subtle, like not listening or interrupting, and isn't always obvious like insults.
His constant interruption during her presentation was a sign of discourtesy.
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Quote examples
Cass Sunstein
American Lawyer
Most problems are best solved privately, not through government. There's a problem of discourtesy in the world, which is best handled through social norms, which are indispensable. But you wouldn't want the government to be mandating courtesy.
Quote examples
George Herbert
British Poet
Be calm in arguing; for fierceness makes error a fault, and truth discourtesy.
Quote examples
Cass Sunstein
American Lawyer
Most problems are best solved privately, not through government. There's a problem of discourtesy in the world, which is best handled through social norms, which are indispensable. But you wouldn't want the government to be mandating courtesy.
Quote examples
George Herbert
British Poet
Be calm in arguing; for fierceness makes error a fault, and truth discourtesy.
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