How often do you say thank you?

DigForVictory

I try to say it every time where appropriate.
I'm slightly appalled at my Scouts being lax with a simple "thanks" - we actually did a few minutes on "A Scout has self respect and respect for others" with the newcomers & added that simple thanks to the examples...

My sons chuckle when I apologise - they cite this as an example of vintage English conduct... (My uncles all had beautiful manners & I'd love to think of the lads growing up to that standard but it seems they find it risible rather than appropriate.)

*max*

The worst part of being ultra polite is when you run out of ways to say "thanks" in a lengthy transaction, like at the till. "Do you need a bag?" No thank you". *hands you your purchase* "Thanks!", *hands you the receipt* "Cheers!", *says bye* "Thank you bye!" *to the security guard on the way out* "Cheers then, thank you!".

It's mentally exhausting sometimes.

moneyistooshorttomention

DigForVictory wrote: »

My sons chuckle when I apologise - they cite this as an example of vintage English conduct... (My uncles all had beautiful manners & I'd love to think of the lads growing up to that standard but it seems they find it risible rather than appropriate.)

I'm not sure whether to be glad or sorry to see this described as "vintage English conduct". Reason being my manners were described ITRW as "1950s middle class" - errrm....:cool:. I'd like to think that manners havent changed for the worse....and I would like to think they apply in the whole country. Why describe them as "English". Shouldnt it be "British"?

Pollycat

happyandcontented wrote: »

My son ( who has been brought up to say Thank you) did just that and the woman said" get over yourself it is only a door " he was fuming but didn't argue with her. If she had said it to me I might have been less polite.

Manners cost nothing and improve the world.

I'd have replied (and I have) 'next time I'll slam it in your face, you rude, mannerless b i t c h'.
That really did make her jaw drop, especially when the couple behind her audibly agreed with me

balletshoes

MSE_Andrea wrote: »

How often do you say thank you...?

To family, friends, work colleagues, shop assistants, restaurant staff etc? ::smileyhea

The subject came up at MSE Towers recently and we thought it would be a great question to ask on the Forum.

I should add the topic didn't come up due to anyone at MSE not using the phrase enough :laugh: :cool:

all the time - its very rare that I end a conversation without a "thank you" or more likely "thanks very much".

ska_lover

Everyone claims to be the perfect example of manners IRL however many have no problem with talking to others like rubbish on forums

Yeah I see you people

catkins

I also often mouth "thank you" at car drivers who stop at crossings for me. I do a sort of wave too. I often feel silly and bet I look silly but it would be rude not to acknowledge them.

Pollycat

catkins wrote: »

I also often mouth "thank you" at car drivers who stop at crossings for me. I do a sort of wave too. I often feel silly and bet I look silly but it would be rude not to acknowledge them.

Exactly what I do too.

My ex hardly ever said 'please' or 'thank you'.
He'd say 'pass the salt' and when I asked him to say 'please', he'd say 'I don't need to say please to you, we're married'.
My response was 'you don't say please because I'm your wife. Say please because it's rude not to'.

System

All the time.
Was in Jamaica this year in a hotel full of Americans and it really made me notice how much brits say please, thank you and sorry in comparison to them.
Accidentally bumped into someone and after saying sorry, got told "Thats ok!" and instead of hearing the other person say the British "sorry" too. My eyes near popped out lol :rotfl:

Marvel1

All the time, including getting off the works bus to the driver.