courtesy, good manners

a courteous manner

• politeness, niceness — a courteous manner that respects accepted social usage
• urbanity — polished courtesy; elegance of manner
• graciousness — excellence of manners or social conduct
• chivalry, gallantry, politesse — courtesy towards women
• deference, respect, respectfulness — courteous regard for people's feelings
• civility — formal or perfunctory politeness

• manner, personal manner — a way of acting or behaving

• courteous — characterized by courtesy and gracious good manners
• discourteous — showing no courtesy; rude