Meaning of habitual courtesy

Answer 1

Courtesy is politeness and respect shown to others in accordance with customary practices. Courtesy is part of good manners, and is based on the qualities of graciousness and consideration for another's feelings and beliefs.

Courtesy is sometimes displayed as the result of conscious thought on the matter.

Sometimes courtesy maybe manifested as an automatic response to a certain situation. In this case such an action could be called an 'habitual courtesy,' the result of training and practice of good manners.

In countries/cultures where courtesy is normal and expected, 'habitual courtesy' is widespread.

In environments were courtesy may be less common, a considerate action by a person who regularly shows courtesy to others could be described as being performed according to his or her 'habitual courtesy.'

Example of usage:

• "Michael Foot treated all us new Bennite MPs with his habitual courtesy, but warily." -Guardian Newspaper, UK, March 3, 2010

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