obligated civility

My mom told me to say please and thank you or I'd be eating cereal for dinner.

At the mall, I had to hold the door open for someone who didn't even look at me.

My teacher made me apologize to the class because I called the principal a donkey.

I smiled at the waiter even though I wanted to throw my coffee in his face.

I said 'good morning' to my neighbor even though I was still mad about his loud music.

I sat quietly during the meeting even though I wanted to scream.

I said 'you're welcome' even though I wanted to tell him he was a failure.

I nodded along to the speech even though I was falling asleep.

I said 'I agree' even though I thought the idea was stupid.

I said 'have a good day' even though I wanted to tell him he was a disaster.

I waved to my friend even though I was too busy eating a sandwich.

I said 'I like your shirt' even though it looked like a rejected painting.

I said 'thank you' even though I thought he was a terrible driver.

I said 'I'm fine' even though I was dying inside.

I said 'I love you' even though I was mad at him.