“Courtesy is as much a mark of a gentleman as courage”
– Theodore Roosevelt
Definition:
- Behavior marked by respect and consideration for others (M-W)
- Treating other people with respect, recognizing that all are made in God’s image and likeness (education in virtue)
Vices:
- Excess: Stiffness, being overly formal in a given situation
- Deficiency: Rudeness, selfishness, denying others their due respect