What is "polite society"?

Question

What is "polite society"?

Answer 1

The Japanese were considered polite before westerners. Never showing emotions of how they felt in public ever was  a way to lose face.

Answer 2

it's a community of people where there is a pervasive sensibility of respect, good manners, and a cultured consideration for other people within the community itself or outside of it.

Answer 3

being polite to everyone around you... a respectful culture/society