Before Mr Ellison's involvement became known, he said he hoped any new proprietor would be considerate to the island's residents.

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He said the downturn in the economy in Wales had affected his members and it was important the council "be considerate".

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In a recent CNN.com article about the plight of tall travelers, some said that they ask passengers in front of them to be considerate and not lean back.

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We always need to be considerate of those things.

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In society, being responsible for your family means you will have to be considerate about safety, about the environment in which that family lives, and indeed about family economics - including motoring costs, Mr Samuelsson says.

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Citing a study published in the Spanish Journal of Psychology, Frankel and Frohlinger note that women are more likely to feel guilty because they are socialized to be considerate of the needs and feelings of others.

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We ask only that you be considerate.

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It has also asked people to be more considerate with their rubbish.

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She said having to stand for the journey was dangerous for herself and her baby, and she has spoken out so people might be more considerate to fellow passengers.

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And in the thoughtfulness-driven economy of high-end hotels, that might be the most considerate act of all.

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Remember to be respectful and considerate.

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It may take longer than one holiday season to build a culture of remarkable customer experience, but if you want to create one this holiday season, start by truly caring, and think about what it means to be thoughtful, considerate, and attentive to a customer.

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As brittle and imperious as Bishop could be, she also could be a warm and considerate friend.

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He reckons that only those who can empathise with their fellow man (and who consequently act in a considerate way) can hope to be without malice.

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Are you generally warm and considerate, but with the ability to be straightforward and firm when needs be?

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