Sentence examples similar to respectful pat from inspiring English sources

Pat pat pat with the dishcloth.

Pat, pat, pat.

It is Swift's "Modest Proposal" without a sense of humor, apt but pat and bizarrely respectful and florid.

Security officers are trained to perform the pat downs in a respectful manner, using very specific techniques.

I packed my things, moved to Qatar, a strictly conservative Muslim country which at the same time was quite tolerant and respectful towards its non-Muslim ex-pats.

On Saturday he earned an affectionate pat on the head from Jeffers and a respectful handshake from Thierry Henry as the Gunners departed crestfallen.

Too pat.

Respectful applause.

So he's pat, pat, patting her.

Or respectful.

Respectful enough.