Plural of courtesy; polite behaviors, gestures, or expressions of respect shown to others.
From Old French 'courtoisie,' derived from 'court,' originally meaning the refined behavior expected at royal courts, eventually broadening to mean any polite or respectful action.
The word 'courtesy' literally comes from court behavior—what started as rules for how to act in front of a king became the foundation for all of human politeness and good manners!
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