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speech or behavior that is a sign of good breeding
- the little girl's politeness greatly impressed her teacher
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2
an act or utterance that is a customary show of good manners
- inquiring after his wife was a simple politeness
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“Politeness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/politeness. Accessed 24 Sep. 2021.
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