The phrase "acts of civility" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to refer to polite or respectful behaviors that contribute to a positive social environment.
Example: "In today's fast-paced world, small acts of civility can make a significant difference in how we interact with one another."
Alternatives: "gestures of politeness" or "displays of courtesy".
Those might be the last acts of civility between teams possibly heading for a playoff showdown.
To Forni, acts of civility distinguish themselves from politeness or etiquette because they're based on a fundamental ethical principle: respect for other people.
At our school, we are constantly reminding ourselves of the mutual acts of civility that must accompany laptops in the classroom.
"I say this now, even as I recall his acts of civility towards me when I was entirely in his power".
The next generation of Americans must learn to practice everyday acts of civility, he believes, in order to form the strong social bonds necessary for a long and happy life.
"I say this now, even as I recall his acts of civility towards me when I was entirely in his power". Some years later, Rubinstein is volunteering at a needle-exchange program.
Former Vice President Dick Cheney warned that that act of civility would be viewed as a sign of "weakness".
Everyone had come to fear Foreman, whose last act of civility had seemed to be waving a miniature American flag from the ring at the 1968 Summer Olympics, where, as Ali had eight years before, he won a gold medal.
It was an act of great civility, courage (for at first he was shot at by Union soldiers), and utter humanity.
Russell continued, "We can carve up a child and call it a choice; we can destroy human life and call it health care; we can make the killing of children legal and pretend it is beneficial; we can cover acts of barbarity with a veneer of civility; but we cannot escape our accountability before the creator of life".
We share the sentiments of many communities around the nation that admonish hate and acts of violence as we believe civility is necessary in our every action and response.
