genteel vs polite

genteel and polite both are adjectives.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
genteel	No	Yes	No	No
polite	No	Yes	No	No

As adjectives, genteel and polite are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of genteel include civilised, civilized, cultivated, cultured.

genteel (adjective)	polite (adjective)
marked by refinement in taste and manners	showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.
	not rude; marked by satisfactory (or especially minimal) adherence to social usages and sufficient but not noteworthy consideration for others
	marked by refinement in taste and manners