Polite, reasonable, and respectful behavior; courteous conduct in social interactions. The quality of being civilized in manner and speech.
From Latin 'civilitas,' meaning citizenship or political life, derived from 'civis' (citizen). The word evolved from describing civic duty to encompassing the polite behavior expected of citizens in society.
Think 'civil' as in civil rights - being civil means treating others with the respect due to fellow citizens. Civility is the oil that keeps the social machine running smoothly!
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