Politeness does not interfere with facts, politeness is just another fact.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Being polite is not separate from facts; it is simply another fact of social interaction.
- In plain terms
- Politeness is just another part of how things are.
- What can you take from it?
- Politeness is a fact like any other.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is politeness always honest?
- When does it matter?
Another view
Sometimes politeness hides important facts.
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