POLITENESS Synonyms

• a disposition to be friendly and approachable (easy to talk to)

• a courteous or respectful or considerate act

• a courteous or respectful or considerate remark

• a courteous manner

• rules governing socially acceptable behavior

• a cheerful and agreeable mood

• a disposition to be friendly and approachable (easy to talk to)

• the process of giving careful thought to something

• information that should be kept in mind when making a decision

• a discussion of a topic (as in a meeting)

• kind and considerate regard for others

• a fee charged in advance to retain the services of someone

• a considerate and thoughtful act

• propriety in manners and conduct

• the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)

• courtesy towards women

• polite attentiveness to women

• elegance by virtue of fineness of manner and expression

• excellence of manners or social conduct

• the quality of being kind and gentle

• social deportment

• courtesy towards women

• (usually preceded by `in') a detail or point

• the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)

• an attitude of admiration or esteem

• a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard

• behavior intended to please your parents

• a feeling of friendship and esteem

• courteous regard for people's feelings

• regard highly; think much of

• show respect towards

• consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense

• a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

• kind and considerate regard for others

• the trait of thinking carefully before acting

• a considerate and thoughtful act

• elegance suggestive of a royal court

• a courteous manner that respects accepted social usage

• the quality of nice

• the quality of being difficult to detect or analyze