gesture of goodwill
Friendly extended hand
A gesture of goodwill is an action meant to show friendly intentions or build trust, often offered without expectation of return.
It signals a desire for cooperation or reconciliation: As a gesture of goodwill, the company waived the late fees.
Such gestures may be symbolic rather than substantial, aimed at improving relations rather than addressing core disputes.
- olive branchSymbol of reconciliation
- peace offeringGesture to end conflict
- peace pipeCeremonial smoking instrument
- kindnessConsiderate, caring disposition
- favorKind act or preference
courtesy · handshake · open arms · truce · burying the hatchet · reconciliation · apology · gift · token · offering · generosity · diplomacy · reaching out · mending fences · white flag · concession · bridge-building · pardon
gesture of goodwillprovocation
Act that triggers response
insult · affront · slap in the face · threat · attack
gesture of goodwillobligation
Required task or commitment
legal requirement · duty · requirement · ultimatum · demand
gesture of goodwillbreach of trust
Violation of confidence
diplomatic incident · betrayal · stab in the back · double-cross · treachery
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