civility
noun [ C or U ] uk/sɪˈvɪl.ə.ti/ us/sɪˈvɪl.ə.t̬i/
礼貌,客气(的言语)
politeness or a polite remark
She greeted them with civility, but not much warmth. 她客气地跟他们打招呼,可是不大热情。
After a few civilities, they got down to business. 寒暄几句后他们就谈起了正事。
Opposite: incivility