Example sentences for: politeness

How can you use “politeness” in a sentence? Here are some example sentences to help you improve your vocabulary:

  • In a land where politeness is important, per favore (please), grazie (thank you), prego (don’t mention it), and, when pushing through a bus or market, permesso (excuse me) will be greatly appreciated.

  • Does such crowding account for Japan’s legendary tradition of politeness, self-discipline, and resigned acceptance?

  • Heston's prolific on-screen career is marked by an assiduous research of his roles, a consistent and committed work ethic, politeness to co-workers, respect to directors, and a humble self-effacement--all of which have resulted in a prolific string of performances and superstar popularity.

  • Miss Manners, when it comes right down to it, acknowledges that most citizens aren't at sea about standards of politeness at all, heterogeneous though our nation's standards may be.

  • A people so justifiably famous for hospitality, politeness, and respect also produced an army whose brutality during its occupation of Southeast Asia during the war remains a stumbling block to “normal” international relations.


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