what is difference between Consideration and Courtesy?

Question

we are studying Business and Technical English language, we got an assignment to make a difference between Consideration and Courtesy, Please Answer it as soon as possible. Last date for submission of assignment is 3rd nov,2008. plz help me.

Answer 1

The difference between consideration and courtesy is the feeling that goes behind it. Consideration is more compassionate and has more depth because when you are considerate of another persons needs or feelings you care and are concerned about what to do concerning that person. On the other hand, courtesy is mainly because you feel like it's the right thing to do, you don't care as much or you don't have much attachment to why you are doing it. Like extending the hand or courtesy because you have to or feel obligated, but you don't entirely invest anything further in the matter. If you also look up the words on dictionary.com you may also get an intellectual feel for how they shape up in contrast to each other. edit:



Dictionary.com reference



"Consideration: thoughtful or sympathetic regard or respect; thoughtfulness for others: They showed no consideration for his feelings."



"Courtesy- excellence of manners or social conduct; polite behavior.



a courteous, respectful, or considerate act or expression.

(But although there can be some consideration in an expression of courtesy, it's not the same thing as being considerate, as what was before, not as much emotional involvement or thought as actually doing it because you feel concerned and are thoughtful)

Also: done or performed as a matter of courtesy or protocol: "

Answer 2

Courtesy is "marked by polished manners, gallantry, or ceremonial usage of a court" as well as, "marked by respect for and consideration of others." Consideration also has a couple of meanings, but in relation to the word 'courtesy,' the definition is "thoughtful and sympathetic regard." With those two definitions, I would say that courtesy has more of an action, whereas consideration is more on the thoughtfulness of something. That isn't to say courtesy does not have thought behind it, but I just think courtesy becomes more of an automatic habit for some people. Consideration shows there was some serious thinking behind it.

Answer 3

Consideration:



careful thought or deliberation



something to be taken into account when weighing the pros and cons of a situation before making a decision



detailed discussion or scrutiny



http://encarta.msn.com/encnet/features/dictionary/DictionaryResults.aspx?refid=1861599737



Courtesy:



consideration, cooperation, and generosity in providing something - as a gift or privilege.



general allowance despite facts



http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/courtesy



Consent or agreement in spite of fact; indulgence.



They call this pond a lake by courtesy only.



Willingness or generosity in providing something needed.



They received free advertising through the courtesy of the local newspaper.



http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/courtesy?rdfrom=Courtesy



A kindness, favor, help, or generosity beyond normal limits of rationality.



However, coutesy also has one meaning of doing or performing some thing as a matter of protocol.

Answer 4

They are both the same really. Except that consideration could also mean that you are giving something some thought, not necessarily that you are making an effort to be nice to someone.

Answer 5

Consideration requires thinking, courtesy requires none.