What is another word for Niceties?

Pronunciation: [nˈa͡ɪsətˌiz] (IPA)

Niceties are small gestures or acts that show politeness or civility. Synonyms for niceties include pleasantries, courtesies, amenities, decorum, etiquette, protocol, civilities, formalities, tact, and diplomacy. These words are all used to describe behaviors or actions that go beyond what is expected or demanded in social interactions. They are often considered essential to maintaining good relationships and etiquette in social and professional situations. Niceties can include simple gestures such as holding the door open for someone, offering a polite greeting, or remembering someone's name. The use of niceties is an important way to show respect and consideration for others in our daily interactions.

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Usage examples for Niceties

It had always been his practice to dress punctiliously before going into action, even on dark nights in front of Sevastopol, where all Niceties of dress were lost at once in the slush of the trenches.
"Major Vigoureux"
A. T. Quiller-Couch
The Commandant, however, reminded them that he had not yet put the resolution, and that it was doubtful-he spoke as one who, some years ago, had made a study of these constitutional Niceties-if the Council of Twelve had really any say in the matter.
"Major Vigoureux"
A. T. Quiller-Couch
My dear friend, if true love were an every-day phenomenon, experienced by everybody, it would cease to be in any way interesting; people would be so familiar with it that it would bore them to extinction; they would have it for breakfast, dinner, and supper as a matter of course, and would be as fastidious of its Niceties as an Anglo-Indian about the quality of the pepper.
"Paul Patoff"
F. Marion Crawford

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