Often confused with being fake.
Polite is being kind and respectful to others. It is based on the genuine desire to
smooth relations with others, to treat them with respect, and to make them comfortable.
Being polite does not necessarily
mean that you're hiding
something or holding back from how you really feel. Instead, it means that you are not so self centered that you only do something for your own interests (i.e being nice to get to know someones secrets).
A desirable quality.
insecure
immature person "Sarah just
said I looked good this dress.... What a fake!! I know I look like sh*t!"
Wise mature person "No
girl, I think she was trying to be polite....get over yourself....."