Synonyms and antonyms of Polite behavior in American Thesaurus

courtesy (noun)

polite behavior that shows respect for people in social situations

tact (noun)

a careful way of speaking or behaving that avoids upsetting other people

chivalry (noun)

polite and kind behavior by which men show respect to women

civilities (noun)

formal polite behavior

graces (noun)

kind, polite, and fair behavior

gentility (noun)

a polite way of behaving, considered typical of people belonging to a high social class

decorum (noun)

formal polite behavior

breeding (noun)

old-fashioned polite behavior, especially behavior that is thought to be connected with the type of family that you come from

gallantry (noun)

formalold-fashioned extremely polite and helpful treatment of a woman by a man

chivalry (noun)

the qualities of being polite and honest and having honor that were expected of a knight (=a man trained to fight while riding a horse in the past)

civilities (noun)

formal polite comments, questions, etc., especially between people who meet in a formal situation

courtesy (noun)

something that you say or do to be polite

delicacy (noun)

the need to be sensitive in order to avoid making people angry or upset

formality (noun)

formal style of writing, behaving, etc.

graces (noun)

skills that are necessary for polite or friendly relationships with other people

have the courtesy to do something ()

to be polite enough to do something. This expression is often used when you are annoyed because someone has not behaved politely

just/only being polite ()

saying something not because it is true but in order not to offend someone

manners (noun)

traditionally accepted ways of behaving that show a polite respect for other people

mind your p’s and q’s ()

used for telling someone to speak and behave in a way that is appropriate to a particular situation

refinement (noun)

the quality of being very polite and well educated, and enjoying art, music, etc.

savoir-faire (noun)

formal the ability to behave correctly in a particular situation, especially a social situation