fare complimenti

Etymology
lit. 'to do compliments.'

Verb

 * 1) to be overly formal or ceremonial; to stand on ceremony
 * 2)  to be hesitant or unassertive due to being shy or not wanting to inconvenience others; to hold back; to not want to step on someone's toes; to not come on strong
 * 1)  to be hesitant or unassertive due to being shy or not wanting to inconvenience others; to hold back; to not want to step on someone's toes; to not come on strong
 * 1)  to be hesitant or unassertive due to being shy or not wanting to inconvenience others; to hold back; to not want to step on someone's toes; to not come on strong