Mere acquaintances are thought to be close friends; politeness and the exchange of pleasantries are taken as expressions of deep attachment and the promise of future support.
en.wikipedia.org They both said their goodbye spiels, how they both enjoyed the night, and all the other pleasantries, but the words he longed to say.
opinion.inquirer.net Buyers respond to the total product, which include services, warranties, packaging, advertising, financing, pleasantries, images and so on.
en.wikipedia.org Between songs, he effectively communicated with his audience and exchanged pleasantries.
jamaica-gleaner.com They have little love for pleasantries and noise, focusing instead on the harsh realities of survival, even when times are good.
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