The Master of Ceremonies in 'Bridge and Tunnel' is a wonderful man, if I do say so myself. I talk about all the characters in the third person. But, he is a really congenial... just a good stand-up guy, who happens to be Pakistani-American. He's been here for years.
V. S. Pritchett
The secret of happiness is to find a congenial monotony.
The Graduate
Elaine: Benjamin, I would like to know what you're doing here.
Benjamin: Here? In Berkeley?
Elaine: Yes.
Benjamin: Well, I have this very pleasant room on Carter Street, and I've been getting to some classes.
Elaine: But you're not enrolled.
Benjamin: No, I just
sit in. They don't seem to mind. They've been very congenial about it.
Elaine: [annoyed] Benjamin, you're... I don't know what to say.
Benjamin: [nonchalantly] Maybe we can get together sometime and talk about it.
Elaine: [exasperated] Really incredible.