James Boswell

For my own part I think no innocent species of wit or pleasantry should be suppressed: and that a good pun may be admitted among the smaller excellencies of lively conversation.

Scottish Lawyer

Pleasantries can lighten the mood among strangers or acquaintances in social settings.

Social Icebreaker

Use pleasantries to ease tension in difficult conversations or to show you're friendly.

Tension Diffuser

Pleasantries may vary by culture; what's amusing in one might not be in another.

Cultural Variance

A simple pleasantry can convey kindness and consideration to those around you.

Small Kindness

Using pleasantries should be a habitual part of your daily social interactions.

Routine Manners

In professional settings, pleasantries can establish a positive work environment.

Pleasantry

Social Icebreaker

Tension Diffuser

Cultural Variance

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