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Politeness

/pəˈlaɪtnəs/
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(noun) The quality of being polite.

Some people say that English politeness is, at bottom, really fear.
This is because of the difference between Japanese politeness and American politeness.
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Her natural ____ made her popular with clients who appreciated her warm and respectful manner.

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