courtesy

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of being polite and considerate towards others.

  - "She always shows great courtesy towards her elders."
  - "The guests were treated with courtesy by the hotel staff."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈkɝtəsi/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=189863"

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Synonyms

complimentary , free of charge , gratis

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Variants

List of all variants of courtesy that leads to same result
courtesies , courtesy , courtesy card , courtesy cards , courtesy title , courtesy titles , courtesy call , courtesy phone , senatorial courtesies , senatorial courtesy , common courtesy

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'favour', 'kindness' or 'grace' from Old French 'courtoisie', derived from 'cour' meaning 'court' or 'palace'.

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Trivia

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1. In medieval Europe, the term 'courtesy' referred to the code of conduct for the nobility.

2. In Japan, the concept of courtesy is deeply ingrained in their culture, with specific customs and rituals that govern social interactions.

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Related Concepts

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1. Politeness: A closely related concept to courtesy, politeness refers to the manner in which one behaves towards others, often in social situations.

2. Manners: Manners are the specific behaviors and customs that individuals follow to show respect and consideration for others.

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Quotes

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1. "Coffee, sir?" asked a sailor. I nodded, still chilled. The "courtesy", the ordinariness of these men was in the context somehow curious.

   - Fred Reed,{it}Harper's{/it},September 1988

2. Civilized life cannot be sustained without hypocrisy. A certain moral code, a degree of "courtesy" and decorum, are necessary to keep our instincts under a modicum of control.

   - Ian Buruma,{it}New York Review of Books{/it},2 Nov. 2006

3. I tried to persuade him that all that Hamish Hamilton had attempted to do was to extend the kind of "courtesies" which cultural institutions thought to be his due.

   - Isaiah Berlin,{it}New York Times Book Review{/it},12 Apr. 1987

4. Cara, who, "courtesy" of the cat, had a run in her leggings, picked up the phone in a panic …

   - Helen Schulman,{it}Wigwag{/it},November 1990

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Culture

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Courtesy has been an essential aspect of various cultures and societies throughout history. It reflects the values of respect, politeness, and good manners. In literature, courtesy is often depicted as a virtue that defines the character of noble and refined individuals.

How to Memorize "courtesy"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a scene where someone is being courteous to another person. Imagine the polite gestures, the kind words, and the thoughtful actions.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'courtesy' with words like 'politeness', 'kindness', and 'grace'. Remember that being courteous means treating others with respect and consideration.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Courtesy is King': Courtesy starts with the letter C, and the word 'is' reminds you that it's an action, while 'King' signifies its importance.

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