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be courteous



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The key is to be courteous to fellow passengers.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026

During his training, he said he was told he had to be courteous at all times and treat the customers like family.

From BBC ● Jun. 3, 2026

Chair umpires frequently urge fans to be courteous to players, or ask for quiet.

From Seattle Times ● Sep. 6, 2023

A new rule requires visitors at Disneyland and Disney World to be courteous to one another after fights have taken place at the theme parks in recent months.

From Washington Times ● Dec. 29, 2022

But when he saw his cousin he did not know whether to curse him or to be courteous to him.

From "The Good Earth" by Pearl S. Buck


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