He led a retired and simple life and was a man of ascetic habits, yet he could be a courteous dinner host, a good listener, and a man of incisive wit.
Nobel had ascetic habits yet could be a courteous dinner host, a good listener and a wit.
The five captives in "The Judges" strike out on their own and arrive at a house where they are received, in the manner of many B movies, by a mysterious, courteous, well-dressed host who seems to be expecting them.
The Dear Leader, with his pompadour, short zippered jacket, and shades, presented himself as a puckish charmer, relaxed, courteous, statesmanly, the perfect host.
Be courteous by letting your host(s) know your plans and communicate clearly about your comings and goings from their home.
And, yes, his hosts were being very courteous, not least in providing him with the means to blog.
The courteous but chilly reception of the artist by her host's white friends made its way into "Between Friends," the first canvas from the "American People Series".
That's the thing about being a courteous guest: sometimes when you feel belittled by the host for a while, maybe it is just a hint to go back home or visit somewhere more welcoming?
And his banter with the radio host Alan Grant reveals glimpses of character: he's courteous but sober, pained at the state of the world.
