Brown or blue, Old or new, Wool or silk – a touch of style and grace. Tied or not, In stripe or dot, Each one puts a smile upon my face.
From: Bow-Tie Pasta; Acrostic Poems Brian P. Cleary
ˈkərt-ē-əs
adjective
Showing respect for others. Being Polite.
When Frankie held the door open for his teacher, she told him how courteous and helpful he was being.