Civility simply refers to the act of showing regard for other people by being polite or friendly to everyone. These are the acts that befit a citizen.
According to the invitational approach to civility, it's argued that it's better for one to be polite and courteous and then observe the norms of a given culture because it reduces the potential for suffering and violence. In such case, there can be an avoidance of violence.
<em>I</em><em>n</em><em>vitational</em><em> </em><em>approach to civility argues that it is better to be polite and courteous and observe the norms of a given culture because it reduces the potential for suffering and violence</em><em>.</em>
