Neil Garnham QC, representing various government departments at the hearing, said the plan for a call to Mrs Litvinenko had simply been a "common courtesy" to tell her the Black Sea talks between the two leaders had gone ahead before she read about it in the press.
No Iranian delegation has been invited to the Arab League summit, a common courtesy in the past.
A commission spokesman said that the contacts were provided as a "common courtesy".
The vests have become so common on the competition circuit that it has become a common courtesy to warn other riders to unhook their cords before dismounting.
"We do not believe that it was in any way inappropriate, as it was a common courtesy extended by dozens of politicians during that period," Mr. Brafman said.
There was a time when people showed respect because it was a common courtesy.
Following up with a small gift is a common courtesy.
As a common courtesy, ask before loading your own board.
This basic step is essential for everyone, even as a common courtesy for others.
