And although generosity is a perception directed at the self, combining a knowledge of what is truly important in and for ourselves with the will to act on the basis of that knowledge, it seems to generate like esteem for others: generous people do good without self-interest, are courteous, gracious and obliging, and live free from contempt, jealousy, envy, hatred, fear and anger for others.
Hosting World Cup games may be a big deal for the hoteliers, restaurateurs and taxi drivers in this small city near the Atlantic coast but the overall sense is that the disarmingly friendly and unfailingly courteous locals are only mildly interested in Canada 2015.
Be courteous, polite and show respect and interest in her traditions.
Letters and memos show McCormack as a courteous, ambitious steward of Palmer's interests, from endorsements and appearances to setting up pro shops.
She might have reminded the baby-toting barflies that the solution to even the most complicated problem is always very simple: "Good manners are, after all, nothing but courteous consideration of other people's interests and feelings".
In person, Kulka is courteous, warm and gently amazed by the sudden interest in him and his work.
In person, Kulka is courteous, warm and gently amazed by the sudden interest in him and his work.
A typical Iranian film can feel like one long series of family quarrels — a clatter of competing opinions and interests that is at once contentious and courteous, violent and fraternal, but that never seems to end.
There has been little interest in the case on Capitol Hill, where the courteous Mr. Hyde is liked by members of both parties even as his power demands respect.
Feigned interest in a project or deal – in order to appear courteous – can be misinterpreted as genuine by more straightforward Germans.
Described by colleagues as courteous and gracious, Wood was able to unite his two key interests in life: running and understanding how fats are transported through the blood.
