Have the courtesy to do something

phrase

To do something out of respect or politeness for others.

She didn't even have the courtesy to say goodbye before she left.
Visual representation of "have the courtesy to do something" - To do something out of respect or politeness for others.

Often appears as...

  • have the courtesy to reply
  • have the courtesy to inform
phrase

To do something out of respect or politeness for others.

She didn't even have the courtesy to say goodbye before she left.
Visual representation of "have the courtesy to do something" - To do something out of respect or politeness for others.

Often appears as...

  • have the courtesy to reply
  • have the courtesy to inform
Definition 1 of 1
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Expectation Violation

Use when someone doesn't meet social expectations, which can be disappointing or rude.

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He didn't have the courtesy to hold the door for the next person.
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Express Disapproval

Often used to criticize someone's manners when you expect more polite behavior.

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You could have the courtesy to apologize when you're wrong.
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Sarcasm Intensifier

Can add a tone of sarcasm or irony when the expected action is obviously neglected.

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Would you have the courtesy to at least pretend you're listening?
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Expectation Violation

Use when someone doesn't meet social expectations, which can be disappointing or rude.

Illustration for Expectation Violation
He didn't have the courtesy to hold the door for the next person.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Express Disapproval

Often used to criticize someone's manners when you expect more polite behavior.

Illustration for Express Disapproval
You could have the courtesy to apologize when you're wrong.
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Sarcasm Intensifier

Can add a tone of sarcasm or irony when the expected action is obviously neglected.

Illustration for Sarcasm Intensifier
Would you have the courtesy to at least pretend you're listening?
LampPro Tip 1/3

Expectation Violation

Use when someone doesn't meet social expectations, which can be disappointing or rude.

Illustration for Expectation Violation
He didn't have the courtesy to hold the door for the next person.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Express Disapproval

Often used to criticize someone's manners when you expect more polite behavior.

Illustration for Express Disapproval
You could have the courtesy to apologize when you're wrong.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Sarcasm Intensifier

Can add a tone of sarcasm or irony when the expected action is obviously neglected.

Illustration for Sarcasm Intensifier
Would you have the courtesy to at least pretend you're listening?
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