pleas·ant·ry 
(plĕzən-trē)
(plĕzən-trē)n. pl. pleas·ant·ries
1. A humorous remark or act; a jest.
2. A polite social utterance; a civility: exchanged pleasantries before getting down to business.
3. A good-humored or playful manner in conversation or social relations.
[French plaisanterie, from Old French plesanterie, from plaisant, pleasant; see PLEASANT.]