He is often depicted in the media as a neoconservative zealot, but on the road he is unfailingly polite, demonstrating a scholarly interest in local culture.

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Nor is he polite about the European Union, which Turkey still, officially, wishes to join.

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He speaks reverently to his superiors, not scuffling his feet or standing on one leg, and he is mild and polite with those below him.

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He was always very polite and respectful in his tone, and someone who I can tell is very committed to his principles.

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Perhaps some polite email and telephone encouragement from the public is needed for Woods to account for what he and his firm have done.

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