observe the social amenities

idiom

: to behave with politeness
We have never really liked each other, but we observe the social amenities whenever we meet.

Dictionary Entries Near observe the social amenities

observer

observe the social amenities

obsess

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“Observe the social amenities.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/observe%20the%20social%20amenities. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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