politesse

Example Sentences

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When the vast majority of characters in the franchise behave respectfully, the Emperor’s lack of politesse is a breath of fresh air.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 24, 2025

But Lorraine's politesse has limits, as a pair of Minnesota’s finest find when they pay a visit to her office to inquire about her daughter-in-law’s connection to a North Dakota crime.

From Salon • Nov. 29, 2023

The background to all of this politesse, as the French newspapers made clear, was about nurturing a relationship that might have been strained by Brexit.

From BBC • Sep. 20, 2023

Mr. Camp, the landscaper, maintains a friendly politesse with the Jacobses, and said that as bountiful as their garden was, lawns like his involve far less work.

From New York Times • Dec. 3, 2021

Too much politesse, however, might poison a womans prospects for advancement.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly