It is the absence of small courtesies in everyday life that creates an environment where evil can thrive. |
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The elaborate academic courtesies seen at graduation ceremonies are a tremendous sham in the current environment. |
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His attentiveness was insistent and intrusive, far more aggressive than the almost archaic courtesies of his brother. |
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I once spoke to a retailer who said she had a problem teaching her staff basic courtesies in handling customers. |
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One of the basic cellular courtesies is desisting from using the cell while driving. |
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In a post-feminist world, he adds, boys may want to relearn courtesies such as holding open doors and seating a girl at dinner. |
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I was brought up understanding that there were certain courtesies and considerations to be extended to all fellow creatures. |
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Your popularity is certain to increase if you are affable and ready to exchange courtesies. |
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The ladies had to stand while the seated males stolidly ignored the courtesies their fathers would have observed. |
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For them it is a religious duty to do so, and it does not recognise social niceties and common courtesies. |
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They are observed, your Honour, for a number of reasons, some of which may be historical, but basically they are mere insignificant courtesies. |
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Gifts or courtesies that would not be appropriate even for private parties are in all cases inappropriate for government officials. |
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This time when he was brought to the station in handcuffs there were no courtesies, no cups of chai. |
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He should not expect to be entitled to the same courtesies as those reserved for Heads of diplomatic missions accredited to the Federal Council. |
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It should not be simply a meeting for discussion, for an exchange of courtesies. |
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My visit to each country was very much appreciated and I was warmly received, with all courtesies extended. |
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They are further invited as far as possible to reduce the amount of time spent on formalities or exchanges of courtesies. |
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There are courtesies as well as duties due by people of one age to those of another age. |
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The EU also appreciates the courtesies extended by the National Electoral Council to the EU Electoral Observation Mission. |
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Generally, you also may not provide business courtesies to members of the Judiciary Branch. |
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We say thank you to people for minor courtesies, and tip those who serve us, perhaps adding a little extra for extra care and service. |
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My message to you is: do not take the necessary and proper courtesies of form to mean that I have been less firm in the content. |
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She has extended a lot of courtesies to me, and I feel somewhat indebted. |
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However, this didn't mean they could not accept normal protocol and courtesies such as invitation to and attendance at civic, cultural or festive events. |
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The abolition of small courtesies leads inevitably to grosser aggression. |
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While small business courtesies bring essential humanity to business dealings, you must follow Dana's rules when it comes to giving and receiving gifts and favors. |
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After the customary exchange of courtesies to the hosts, organisers, the Secretariat, the interpreters and all who had contributed to the success of the meeting, the Chair declared the meeting closed. |
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His complaint was that the Thatcherites who so brilliantly ousted him from the leadership in 1975, never accorded him the courtesies to which an ex-leader and premier was entitled. |
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We also express our appreciation for the courtesies and hospitality extended to our delegation by the authorities in the various capitals we visited. |
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They can again enjoy the small pleasures and courtesies that accompany a local VIP, with neither the party whip, nor the leader's office spoiling the day. |
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Joyce's office accused Sandilands of a stream of verbal abuse, inappropriate referencing and a lack of the courtesies that would normally be afforded to a minister of the crown. |
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Faldo had a reputation for being an insular character who did not engage in any of the usual social courtesies. |
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Efficiency does not exclude the professional courtesies of introducing yourself or explaining briefly why you need to ask a difficult question or conduct a painful maneuver but do not get carried away. |
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It is important to provide all representatives and applicants with the same service standards and courtesies, whether they have hired a representative or not. |
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Lewis, Poetry, and The Great War, for a close reading of the antepenultimate draft of this paper, and for a number of other courtesies. |
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Sometimes simple courtesies such as allowing volunteers to lead meetings and to participate in decision-making activities are also a form of recognition and appreciation. |
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Basic courtesies and facades could be eructed from the soul. |
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Everyone knows each other here, so we won't bother with the usual courtesies. |
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They shook hands and exchanged courtesies before beginning their discussion. |
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