civilities

I desired the captain would please to accept this ring in return of his civilities, which he absolutely refused.

Two or three times during the winter he gave a fete as a matter of social pride in return for the civilities he received.

So after this little exchange of civilities the door slammed, never to open again.

He gave me no salutation; indeed, it was no time for civilities; only “Come!”

I shrank back abashed into my corner and attempted no more civilities.