rudeness,
discourtesy a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or others
courteous characterized by courtesy and gracious good manners; "if a man be gracious and courteous to strangers it shows he is a citizen of the world"-Francis Bacon
discourteous showing no courtesy; rude; "a distant and at times discourteous young"
respectfulness,
deference,
respect a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard; "his deference to her wishes was very flattering"; "be sure to give my respects to the dean"
courtesy -
a courteous or respectful or considerate act
Courtesy is gentle politeness and courtly manners. In the Middle Ages in Europe, the behaviour expected of the gentry was compiled in courtesy books. The greatest of these was Il Cortegiano (The Courtier) which not only covered basic etiquette and decorum but also provided models of sophisticated conversation and intellectual skill.
