after you
"Please, proceed first"
A polite phrase yielding precedence to another person, typically when entering a doorway or taking a turn: After you, I insist.
The gesture defers to the other's comfort or status.
Sometimes used ironically when two people hesitate simultaneously, each waiting for the other to proceed.
- be my guestInvitation to proceed freely
- mannersCustoms of polite conduct
- followingComing after another
- courtesyRespectful, considerate behavior
- politenessCourteous, respectful conduct
good manners · common courtesy · subsequent · civility · gesture · doorway · go ahead · decorum · social grace · deference · chivalry · consideration · open door · respect · graciousness · invitation · threshold · usher
- courtesiesplease, thanks, sorry, excuse me, pardon
- Pleasantriesplease, thanks, sorry, excuse me, hello
- polite phrasesplease, yes sir, hello, no sir, sorry
- sharing phraseshelp yourself, go halves, share and share alike, serve yourself, pass it on
- taking turnsalternate, alternating, wait, waiting, rotation
- mannersetiquette, manners, polite, rude, politeness
social priority/deference
after youget out of the way
move it · move aside · step aside · excuse me · coming through
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