Sentence examples for a courteous reply from inspiring English sources
Today Le Carré recalls writing Hobsbawm "an appropriately humble disclaimer" and receiving a courteous reply.
Erasmus published a fairly courteous reply the same year (1522), and eventually the two men became rather friendly.
A few months ago, we sent him an email, and got a prompt and courteous reply, sending us his cell phone number, asking us to call him.
When, on 11 June, I, like Jeremy Hunt, called for a return to the continuity of care that I had been used to before 2004, I got a lot of abuse (and a few courteous replies) from doctors, like "uninformed dross" and "ignoramus", despite the fact that I was saying that I love my GP practice so much that I want them to be responsible for me 24/7.
The asker will appreciate a courteous, timely reply more than one that arrives several days after the question was asked or one that seems condescending or like you feel really put out by answering the question.
Izzard (assisted by "The Beekeepers", who occasionally chip in with news updates) keeps a tidy Twitter account that's as matter-of-fact as those of many of his followers: details of his running and triathlon escapades, advice on ice baths and courteous replies to those who offer encouragement.
A courteous and resigned reply from Ms. Winn, who, after all, writes for a newspaper herself.
Or dash off a courteous and short reply and then hit the delete button?
But it was a courteous occasion.
There was a courteous little chat.
