courtesy
Gracious social conduct
Courtesy is polite behavior that shows respect and consideration for others.
It covers small acts of thoughtfulness—holding doors, saying please and thank you, letting someone go ahead in line.
A courtesy call or courtesy visit is made out of politeness rather than necessity.
Something provided as a courtesy is offered free as a gesture of goodwill: Complimentary breakfast is a courtesy of the hotel.
By courtesy of means with permission from or thanks to: The photo appears by courtesy of the museum.
Courteous, respectful conduct
- respectRegard with honor
- considerationCareful thought or compensation
- tactSensitivity in speech
- diplomacyNegotiation between nations
cordiality · decency · kindness · thoughtfulness · civility · graciousness · affability · congeniality
Regard with honor
- homageExpression of deep respect
- reverenceProfound admiring respect
- honorHigh regard, moral dignity
- obeisanceGesture of reverence
acknowledgment · recognition · esteem · admiration · bowing · curtsy · salutation · nod
Prescribed conduct rules
- formalityStrict observance of convention
- decorumFitting social conduct
- proprietyCorrectness of conduct
- greetingsExpressions upon meeting
introductions · farewells · comportment · table manners · salutations · correspondence · hosting · toasting
Courage, especially in combat
- chivalryKnightly code of honor
- gentlemanlyWell-mannered and honorable
- ladylikeBefitting refined femininity
- assistingGiving help to
escorting · standing · hand-kissing · old-fashioned · knightly
Kind act or preference
- accommodationShelter or housing provided
- concessionYielding a point
- dispensationOfficial permission to skip rules
- exceptionDeviation from standard
allowance · indulgence · leeway · consideration · latitude · special treatment · reciprocity
Without payment or restriction
- complimentaryFree or expressing praise
- gratisAt no expense
- on the houseGiven without charge
- providedSupplied or given
included · waived · shuttle · amenity · refreshment · loaner · sample · trial
politeness
Courteous, respectful conduct
- respectRegard with honor
- considerationCareful thought or compensation
- tactSensitivity in speech
diplomacy · cordiality · decency · kindness · thoughtfulness · civility · graciousness · affability · congeniality · geniality
respect
Regard with honor
obeisance · acknowledgment · recognition · esteem · admiration · bowing · curtsy · salutation · nod · genuflection
protocol
Prescribed conduct rules
- formalityStrict observance of convention
- decorumFitting social conduct
- proprietyCorrectness of conduct
greetings · introductions · farewells · comportment · table manners · salutations · correspondence · hosting · toasting · gestures
gallantry
Courage, especially in combat
- chivalryKnightly code of honor
- gentlemanlyWell-mannered and honorable
- ladylikeBefitting refined femininity
assisting · escorting · standing · hand-kissing · old-fashioned · knightly
favor
Kind act or preference
- accommodationShelter or housing provided
- concessionYielding a point
- dispensationOfficial permission to skip rules
exception · allowance · indulgence · leeway · consideration · latitude · special treatment · reciprocity
free
Without payment or restriction
- complimentaryFree or expressing praise
- gratisAt no expense
- on the houseGiven without charge
provided · included · waived · shuttle · amenity · refreshment · loaner · sample · trial · perk
- hospitalityhotel, hotels, warmth, kindness, welcome
- social interactiongreeting, hello, goodbye, hi, bye
- hotelshotel staff, hotel room, accommodations, hotelier, innkeeper
- mannersetiquette, manners, polite, rude, politeness
- social skillssocial skills, conversation, sharing, helping, listening
- character traitspersonality, virtue, temperament, honor, disposition
courtesyrudeness
Disrespectful social behavior
discourtesy · impoliteness · incivility · disrespect · insolence
courtesyinconsideration
Disregard for others' feelings
thoughtlessness · hindrance · obstruction · impediment · interference
courtesyarrogance
Excessive self-importance
pompousness · presumption · impertinence · impudence · sauciness
- common courtesyExpected polite behavior
- courtesy ofSupplied by, as gift
- courtesy callPolite but perfunctory contact
- courtesy titlesFormal name prefixes
- courtesy flushEarly flush to limit smell
- courtesy copyEmail sent for awareness
courteous, discourteous, courtesies, discourtesy, courteously, courtesan, courtesied, courteousness, discourteously