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Default the idiom out of courtsey

could you pllease tell me the meaning of the idiom out of courtsey
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Old 31-May-2006, 09:06
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Default Re: the idiom out of courtsey

"out of courtesy" refers to an act of respect or consideration for another person. It's polite behavior.

Max: Excuse me. Would you like to take my seat? I can stand.
Sam: Why? Do I look ill or something, like I need to sit down?
Max: Just out of courtesy, man. The bus is crowded, there aren't any vacant seats and you have a lot of packages.
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