| She is a tightly fitted mask of compulsive politeness pulled over both great grief and corrosive, unhealed cruelties. |
| Socialization involves mastering table manners and politeness, but it also concerns learning how to conform to the world's most terrible ways. |
| The inanity, the empty politeness of small talk is revealed by its absence. |
| At last, something has breached the barriers of the urbane politeness he seems to construct around himself these days. |
| Despite her plain clothes, she radiated a ladylike politeness and civility. |
| She forgives him after seeing his politeness and cordial manners during the meal they have together. |
