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Briefing: Mind your manners: Which European countries are the most polite in the world?

Strategic angle: A new survey reveals that European nations dominate the list of the most polite countries, despite discrepancies in self-assessment.

Editorial Staff · 2026-04-02 · 1 MIN READ

European countries account for over half of the most polite nations globally.

Self-assessments of politeness often contradict international perceptions.

The survey highlights cultural differences in politeness standards.