0 a polite and often slightly humorous remark, usually made to help other people feel relaxed: --
After exchanging pleasantries, the delegation revealed the purpose of their visit.
1 a polite remark, usually made by people when they first meet to show they are friendly: --
We can complete it step by step however long the road is and it can't be completed however short the road is if you don't even mark your footprint.
Можем да го завършим стъпка по стъпка, колкото и дълъг да е пътят и не може да бъде завършен, колкото и кратък да е пътят, ако дори не маркирате отпечатъка си.