politeness
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/pəˈlaɪtnəs/
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/pəˈlaɪtnəs/
Showing good manners and caring about others' feelings.
She said thank you out of politeness when he held the door open.
當他為她開門時,出於禮貌她說了謝謝。
Being socially proper but not always meaning it.
His cold politeness made her feel unwelcome.
他冷淡的禮貌讓她感到不受歡迎。