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'''Courtesy''' means politeness and consideration of another's feelings; it is an essential component of [[chivalry]] and of all standards of decent behavior.
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'''Courtesy''' is defined by the Merriam Webster Dictionary as "behavior marked by polished manners or respect for others".  it is an essential component of [[chivalry]] and of all standards of decent behavior.
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== In Modern Society ==
    
A key element of [[conservatism]] is concern for the loss of courtesy in modern society, and the corrosive effect this has upon the structures of society as a whole.  Recognizing that the traditions and mores of courtesy have value and are worth preserving is, by definition, [[conservative]]; thus, courtesy is an inherently conservative value.
 
A key element of [[conservatism]] is concern for the loss of courtesy in modern society, and the corrosive effect this has upon the structures of society as a whole.  Recognizing that the traditions and mores of courtesy have value and are worth preserving is, by definition, [[conservative]]; thus, courtesy is an inherently conservative value.
    
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