When they meet in person, he rejects her advances politely but dismissively and condescendingly. He gives it to Tony, who accepts it reluctantly but politely. Only the latter responded, sending a politely worded reply. Burnett encountered O'Kelley and greeted him politely. He offered gifts and politely asked to trade. This, and the fact that he always asks them politely. Pam smiles politely and silently shares the joke with Jim. After the host had politely thanked them, they would leave. Strangers will also speak to each other politely. The school is run by the friendly Monsieur Pelet, who treats William kindly and politely. Jean Louise visits Calpurnia and is treated politely but coldly, causing her to leave, devastated. They spoke only for a moment, politely but formally. The King declined, politely replying that the Storting was acting under duress. But Sobhan Babu refused to do that role and rejected the offer politely. He welcomed us politely but with reserve.