Sentence examples for a courteous reception from inspiring English sources
His account contrasted with the Italian press' record of a courteous reception at the station by a number of dignitaries and over-enthusiasm from local and Italian supporters.
10 30 A.M. (IFC) JUNEBUG (2005) A worldly Chicago art dealer (Embeth Davidtz) travels to rural North Carolina to meet the parents of her golden-boy husband (Alessandro Nivola) and receives a chilly if courteous reception in this dramatic comedy from Phil Morrison.
The Tanzanian president, Julius Nyerere, wrote to her in May requesting that "you will be able to prevent Britain's usual courteous reception to foreign leaders from being misunderstood by indicating, both publicly and privately, Britain's strong opposition to South Africa's aggressive policies towards other African states, as well as to apartheid itself".
When it appeared in 1944, "The Road to Serfdom" received a courteous if mixed reception in Britain (where paper shortages limited the print run).
There was a courteous little chat.
Ines was a courteous and shamefast woman.
But it was a courteous occasion.
He always refused, though with a courteous smile.
"I told him he would get a courteous welcome.
The warlords of Mogadishu are a courteous bunch.
