All I did was to perform a common act of courtesy.

He came to me not even as an act of courtesy or mercy.

This was a through train, no stops for whole States at a time, and an act of courtesy now would have come too high.

The other cars passing us were present through an enormous act of courtesy on his part.

That act of courtesy may be the closest either side has come to a mutual understanding.

Perhaps the invitation was no more than a simple kindness, an act of courtesy.

A final act of courtesy, so to speak.

Then, in what seemed an uncharacteristic act of courtesy, he insisted on lighting it for her.

He had offered her the title as an act of courtesy and she had refused it.

As a foreign journalist in China, you learn to be creative about rejecting acts of courtesy.

'The old fool's first thought was to have the Spanishgovernor brought over to him as an act of courtesy!

Upon leaving, they fail in no act of courtesy, but take leave of the lady, her lord, and all the rest.

"It was an act of courtesy extended to a colleague who was new to the city and didn't have a bank account," she said.

As if he were performing an act of courtesy, Milos shifted his stance slightly toward her.

Darley, as an act of courtesy, raised one forefinger and tapped his forehead.

The aliens had stepped up some of their illuminating equipment as an act of courtesy.

The shorter one bowed also, but there was no servility in either of these acts of courtesy.

It is an act of courtesy.

However, since that is not to be, I must inform you that my presence here is purely an act of courtesy.

As an act of courtesy and as a pleasure, I would fain sit by yonder lady's side.

The choice of M. de Talleyrand was in some sort an act of courtesy to the foreign Courts.

Later, in what the Vatican termed "acts of courtesy," the Cardinal met two senior Israeli officials at their residences.

Aiah sits, and Romus lowers his upper body to keep his head on a level with hers, his usual act of courtesy.

This small act of courtesy is always appreciated and certainly adds to the prestige of the newly-elected councillor in conforming to custom.

From exchanging glances, they advance to acts of courtesy, of gallantry, then to fiery passion, to plighting troth, and marriage.