courtesies
Gestures of respect
Courtesies are polite gestures, acts of respect, or considerate behaviors.
The word often appears in phrases: exchange courtesies means trading pleasantries, while extend every courtesy means treating someone with special consideration.
A courtesy call or courtesy visit fulfills social obligation rather than genuine desire.
After the usual courtesies, they got down to business.
Formal politeness in conduct
- politenessCourteous, respectful conduct
- graciousnessCourteous, kind demeanor
- tactfulnessSkill in sensitive situations
- considerationCareful thought or compensation
thoughtfulness · decorum · propriety · comportment · gentility · refinement · cordiality · pleasantries
Respectful forward inclination
- curtsyRespectful knee-bending gesture
- handshakeMutual palm-gripping gesture
- saluteGestural sign of honor
- nodBrief head tilt
wave · tip of hat · genuflection · kowtow · namaste · greeting · acknowledgment · rising
Polite appeal word
- thank youExpression of gratitude
- excuse meApology for minor intrusion
- pardonOfficial release from punishment
- apologyStatement acknowledging wrongdoing
congratulations · condolences · well-wishes · compliments · regards · respects · blessings · salutations
Confirmation of receipt
- recognitionPerceiving something as known
- creditRecognition or payment deferral
- notificationFormal notice given
- advance noticePrior notification of events
heads-up · briefing · consultation · correspondence · reply · response · follow-up · referral
Hospitable greeting offered
- receptionAct of receiving guests
- hostingReceiving guests socially
- refreshmentsLight fare served socially
- accommodationsPlaces providing temporary residence
amenities · turndown service · complimentary · concierge · guest services · hospitality suite · invitation · entertainment
civility
Formal politeness in conduct
- politenessCourteous, respectful conduct
- graciousnessCourteous, kind demeanor
- tactfulnessSkill in sensitive situations
consideration · thoughtfulness · decorum · propriety · comportment · gentility · refinement · cordiality · pleasantries · gallantry
bow
Respectful forward inclination
- curtsyRespectful knee-bending gesture
- handshakeMutual palm-gripping gesture
- saluteGestural sign of honor
nod · wave · tip of hat · genuflection · kowtow · namaste · greeting · acknowledgment · rising · hand-kissing
please
Polite appeal word
- thank youExpression of gratitude
- excuse meApology for minor intrusion
- pardonOfficial release from punishment
apology · congratulations · condolences · well-wishes · compliments · regards · respects · blessings · salutations · farewells
acknowledgment
Confirmation of receipt
- recognitionPerceiving something as known
- creditRecognition or payment deferral
- notificationFormal notice given
advance notice · heads-up · briefing · consultation · correspondence · reply · response · follow-up · referral · recommendation
welcome
Hospitable greeting offered
- receptionAct of receiving guests
- hostingReceiving guests socially
- refreshmentsLight fare served socially
accommodations · amenities · turndown service · complimentary · concierge · guest services · hospitality suite · invitation · entertainment · send-off
- etiquettemanners, politeness, etiquette, table manners, civility
- social exchangesgreetings, farewells, handshakes, thank yous, welcomes
- social normsnorms, greeting, mores, handshake, custom
- phrasebooksphrasebook, basic phrases, common phrases, greetings, farewells
- courtesiesplease, thank you, thanks, sorry, excuse me
- customscustoms, customs clearance, wedding custom, customs declaration, burial custom
courtesiesdiscourtesies
Rude or inconsiderate behaviors
rudeness · incivilities · insults · affronts · slights
courtesiesneglects
Fails to care for
disregards · oversights · indifference · inattention · cold shoulders
courtesiescruelties
Harsh, harmful acts
abuses · neglects · mistreatments · indignities · offenses