Courtesy costs nothing In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "Courtesy costs nothing", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2021-12-01 06:12

Meaning of Courtesy costs nothing

Synonyms:

Civility Costs Nothing , politeness costs nothhing , Courtesy costs nothing but gains everything , There is nothing that costs less than civility.

Courtesy costs nothing proverb

Being polite or behaving in respectful manners is easy.

You should have said "hi" to everyone when you came because courtesy costs nothing.

I know you don't like him, but courtesy costs nothing.

Origin of Courtesy costs nothing

Although there is scant information about its initial use in literature, it is thought that this proverb was first used in the 18th century. A proverb from the 15th century French has a similar meaning: Courteous words cost little and are worth much.

The Origin Cited: Internet .
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