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A930Rocket 08-09-2023 08:30 AM

Is it too much…
 
To say thank you:

When I hold the door for someone.

When I let a car merge in traffic.

When…

KFC911 08-09-2023 08:35 AM

They ain't from around here ;)

Steve Carlton 08-09-2023 08:37 AM

Thanks for asking!

stevej37 08-09-2023 08:39 AM

If they don't say 'thank you'....just tell them 'you're welcome!'

unclebilly 08-09-2023 08:58 AM

Not to get all controversial but ‘Try that in a small town’…

Steve Carlton 08-09-2023 09:28 AM

No thanks.

oldE 08-09-2023 09:48 AM

I find myself saying "Thank you !" to young women who hold doors open for me. I suspect I remind them of their grandfathers.

Best
Les

monoflo 08-09-2023 10:33 AM

Do the common courtesies because its the right thing-- if it
makes you feel good .

Generally I've found the response is positive. If it doesn't --don't.

Duty Honor Country

Baz 08-09-2023 10:39 AM

Many are self-absorbed.

You see it in parking lots - those who push their shopping cart up into a landscape bed.

When it would only take a minute to return it.

A lot of it just boils down to upbringing.....

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Arizona_928 08-09-2023 11:04 AM

Bitte

GH85Carrera 08-09-2023 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldE (Post 12063828)
I find myself saying "Thank you !" to young women who hold doors open for me. I suspect I remind them of their grandfathers.

Best
Les

Yea, I have that as well. Young kids or teenage girls holding the door open for me. I do always say thank you.

Superman 08-09-2023 11:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baz (Post 12063884)
...A lot of it just boils down to upbringing.....

Yes it does. Mr. Maschinsky was the owner of the five-and-dime store in town when I was a kid. He always asked me to call him "Matt." I just couldn't do it.

Another story: My buddy's son's HS coach told him he thought the son was maybe being a smartass. Buddy asked for more info. Coach said son calls him "Sir." Buddy told coach that his son chose from three options. 'Mr. Hanson." "Coach." Or "Sir." Son simply chose the latter.

wswartzwel 08-09-2023 12:03 PM

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matthewb0051 08-09-2023 12:10 PM

You are never wrong to do the right thing.

Mark Twain

M.D. Holloway 08-09-2023 12:12 PM

A simple thank you when anyone does anything for you. That includes 'its part of their job'.
Saying "Thank You" is right up there with:
"I made a mistake"
"I was wrong"
"You mean a lot to me"

And something I only say to a select few "I thought about you today".

What people do with that is their business not mine. What people think of me is none of my business.

Thank you.

A930Rocket 08-09-2023 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldE (Post 12063828)
I find myself saying "Thank you !" to young women who hold doors open for me. I suspect I remind them of their grandfathers.

Best
Les

I’ve had that happen a few times. I always say, thank you and sometimes I get back a yes sir. Makes me feel older than I am. 😂


Quote:

Originally Posted by stevej37 (Post 12063746)
If they don't say 'thank you'....just tell them 'you're welcome!'

Ha! I’ve said you’re welcome a few times and gotten funny looks.

A930Rocket 08-09-2023 12:21 PM

I do things because it’s the right thing to do. I know I should not expect anything in return, but occasionally an acknowledgment is nice.

When waiting to merge or someone to let me in traffic, I was roll down my window, so they can see me and I wave thank you.

stevej37 08-09-2023 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GH85Carrera (Post 12063933)
Yea, I have that as well. Young kids or teenage girls holding the door open for me. I do always say thank you.


As the mother of the teenage girl quickly herds the daughter in the opposite direction. :D

Baz 08-09-2023 12:31 PM

Saying the magic words. "Please" and "Thank you" was what I was raised on.

My flight from LA to Papeete in '03 was with Air New Zealand. Every member of the flight crew included a "Please" and "Thank you" when speaking. Including to each other.

In sales, I learned that everyone is a customer. Even your co-workers.

I enjoy being polite.

It's the legacy left to me by Mom and Dad.

Tobra 08-09-2023 12:54 PM

Apparently, yes.


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