Question

why is politeness called as limited part of benevolence ?

Answer 1

Politeness is called as limited part of benevolence because like benevolence on a larger scale it includes a feeling in mind as well as in the performance.

Answer 2

i. It is the desire to put those whom we meet perfectly at their ease, and save them from every kind of petty discomfort and annoyance. The limited part of benevolence called politeness requires only an inclination to make them happy temporarily, while they are in our presence.