courteous
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“He was a gentleman, very courteous, very receptive,” Salazar said.
From Slate â Sep. 23, 2026
Warren Buffett is normally courteous, but he had some choice words for critics of stock buybacks a few years ago.
From The Wall Street Journal â Aug. 20, 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 â Jun. 3, 2026
Robinson has urged his attendees not to wear masks or drink excessive alcohol, and to be "peaceful and courteous".
From Barron's â May 16, 2026
With me he was warm as ever, and to Van Helsing he was sweetly courteous; but I could not help seeing that there was some constraint with him.
From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker
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