EDUCATION

show (sb) ordinady and reasonable courtesy in answering an ordinary question

So the Irishman repeated it, but without drawing forth a reply. “Sure, yer
a paltry thing that can’t give a civil answer to a civil question.”.  Google

Haven't you even learnt as much as to
give a civil answer to a civil question?" he said angrily. Google

The fairies have their tiffs with the birds, but they usually give a civil answer
to a civil question. Google