Etiquette Rules And Guidelines

adjective willing to please others; obliging

• The complaisant employee always went above and beyond to fulfill all of his boss's requests.
• She's so complaisant, always saying yes to whatever anyone asks of her.
• I can't stand how complaisant he is, always trying to please everyone.
• The complaisant sea gently lapped at the shore, eager to accommodate the incoming tide.

noun polite behavior; a polite gesture or remark

adjective showing politeness and respect

• It is common courtesy to hold the door open for someone behind you.
• Thanks for the courtesy of letting me go first in line.
• He showed some courtesy by giving me a heads up about the meeting.
• Her kind words were a courtesy that brightened my day.