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courtesy exchange

[/ˈkɜːrtəsi ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ/]
nounpl: courtesy exchanges
troca de cortesia
1. A polite exchange of words, greetings, or pleasantries between two or more people
After a brief courtesy exchange, they got down to business.
Após uma breve troca de cortesia, eles passaram aos negócios.
2. In retail or service contexts, a replacement or refund given as a gesture of goodwill despite not being obligated
The store offered a courtesy exchange for the defective product.
A loja ofereceu uma troca de cortesia pelo produto defeituoso.
Synonyms
polite exchangepleasantriesgoodwill gesturecourtesy callpolite interaction
Antonyms
rude exchangeconfrontationargument

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
troca de cortesia
Standard usage in both formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
gentileza na troca
Alternative phrasing emphasizing the kindness aspect
Portugal
troca por cortesia
Standard Portuguese usage, often in commercial contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

exchange pleasantries
make small talk
be on good terms
extend a courtesy
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