Word: courteousness
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Whitlam took it in stride. Asked at a press conference how he would rate Sir Alec's response on a scale of "bored to pusillanimous," Whitlam replied: "I wouldn't use either of those words. He was courteous and helpful." Whitlam's only truly tart words in London, in fact, were directed at the French, who insist that their tests are not nearly as dangerous as the Australians fear. "If there is nothing wrong with the tests," he said, "then why don't the French save some money and hold them in Corsica...
Hoffa became a model prisoner, dutifully stuffing mattresses and keeping in shape by doing pushups. "He has an excellent mental attitude," the prison warden said. "He gives us most courteous treatment and we give him the same." The parole board still did not budge on his case...
...connection with the Advocate we shall avoid all quarrelling. There is no reason why we should not be as courteous in our public conversation, when all the world may hear, as on more private occasions...
There is a curious turn in Nixon's character that has baffled the experts before. In private the President is courteous and kindly. But often his tactics in the governmental game beyond the Oval Office are insensitive and brutal. It is a two-way street, to be sure, and the Congress and other folks have committed their sins. But the power is in the White House. It is the instrument of initiative. What Nixon wants for the nation is not all that much different from what most others would like. But the manner in which he has gone...
...since I enjoyed talking with your reporter and did not anticipate such confusions. First of all, the anecdote concerning Mr. Bernstein is inaccurately reported. He certainly did not call to me from across the room, but came from across the room and introduced himself to me in an extremely courteous and country manner, saying he wished to meet the "socia." My feeling of embarrassment stemmed only from an awareness that the male follows seated around me were at least as deserving of this recognition as I. (And this is, indeed, the only reason I related the anecdote). I particularly wish...