Sentence examples similar to a courteous request from inspiring English sources

At the same time, I fear that I may seem rude and ungracious if I refuse your courteous request, especially after what you have said.

He left a courteous tip.

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.

What a courteous and generous man Roger is.

Be a courteous driver.

Be a courteous beach-goer.