Definition of Pleasantries

polite remarks, usually made by people when they first meet to show they are friendly

Examples of Pleasantries in a sentence

As they passed through the streets, the women smiled and exchanged pleasantries with one another.  🔊

The serious men skipped the simple pleasantries and jumped straight into business discussions.  🔊

At our family reunion, cousins usually hug and exchange pleasantries with those they haven’t seen in many years.  🔊

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