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Manners caught playing hooky, leaving rudeness to babysit the conversation.

means A lack of politeness or consideration; behavior that ignores the basic respect others are owed.

from From Old French corteis, the courtly manner expected at court, with the prefix dis- bluntly canceling all that royal polish.

Class rootsCourtesy literally meant fit-for-court behavior.
Softer than rudeImplies neglect of manners, not active cruelty.
Legal cousinCourts once treated discourtesy as a punishable contempt.
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