Sentence examples for respectful than from inspiring English sources

Gordimer's applause was more polite and respectful than enthusiastic.

It seems the media scrum in Japan is a little more respectful than over here.

"All the female teachers here are addressed as ma'am - it's nicer and more respectful than 'miss'miss

Still, the general vibe was more respectful than playful, which made sense.

What could possibly be more respectful than seeing a military honor guard receiving a flag-draped coffin?

I sort of regret it was on day two because I was more polite, more respectful, than I should have been.

It's a world away from the original in both execution and intent; it's social rather than solitary, respectful rather than irritating.

Somehow the sparseness helps make this gesture seem timely and respectful rather than crass.

Ceramics deserve more orderly and respectful attention than this jam-packed show and its punning title provide.

Why, then, along with the usual denunciations, has "Dogville" won more respectful acclaim than any von Trier film in years?

But to BMW, the CEO, a Chinese sport utility vehicle, is less respectful homage than brazen knockoff.