politeness in the Oxford Spanish Dictionary

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politeness in the PONS Dictionary

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galantería
politeness
cortesía (gentileza)
politeness
tanta cortesía me empalaga
I find all this politeness cloying

politeness Examples from the PONS Dictionary (editorially verified)

the word ‘politeness’ isn't in his vocabulary iron
la palabra ‘modales’ no entra en su vocabulario
to do sth out of politeness
hacer algo por cortesía
I find all this politeness cloying
tanta cortesía me empalaga
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All second-person pronouns are often capitalized for politeness, in letters etc.
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Her desire to eat metallic objects over-rode any sense of politeness.
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The difference between formality and politeness is often a point of confusion for those from relatively informal cultures.
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Women's language is characterized by formal and deference politeness, whereas mens language is exemplified by camaraderie.
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Politeness implies formal social distance where speaking less formally implies closeness.
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Because politeness is informed by cultural values, there is substantial overlap between what is polite and what is civil.
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He was, however, a very popular figure, who treated everyone he met with politeness and dignity.
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A customer is not expected to reciprocate this level of politeness to a server.
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Children generally speak using plain informal speech, but they are expected to master politeness and honorifics by the end of their teenage years.
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By doing so, she defended herself as well, and she did so with considerable skill and unfailing politeness.
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