tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post6814310086478872246..comments2024-03-22T23:27:47.349+00:00Comments on EAGLETON NOTES: "You're Welcome"Graham Edwardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-33340462353524091912023-02-04T19:11:18.715+00:002023-02-04T19:11:18.715+00:00Things are obviously not what they used to be in t...Things are obviously not what they used to be in the US, Jill. It looks like we in the UK erred long long ago.Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-30825078174258343402023-02-04T17:50:34.122+00:002023-02-04T17:50:34.122+00:00I had occasion to eat lunch at the local senior ce...I had occasion to eat lunch at the local senior center yesterday and I said, "thank you" twice, once to the cook and once to the attending staff member, neither responded with a "you're welcome!" I guess good manners have just gone out the window!Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11791018174075586241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-70957659472465104882023-01-31T19:49:56.211+00:002023-01-31T19:49:56.211+00:00Touche!
Touche!<br />Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11791018174075586241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-69761297240127468212023-01-31T19:49:09.091+00:002023-01-31T19:49:09.091+00:00Sounds good to me, Jenny.Sounds good to me, Jenny.Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-16361725466747167562023-01-31T17:38:02.550+00:002023-01-31T17:38:02.550+00:00I say "thanks" or "that's fine&...I say "thanks" or "that's fine".. <br />I can't recall if I was taught to say it but I don't think so.Jenny Woolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16881781466502273314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-25198712935733710942023-01-31T17:18:31.425+00:002023-01-31T17:18:31.425+00:00PS I notice that no one has responded "You...PS I notice that no one has responded "You're welcome" to any of my 'Thank yous." 😂Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-13899085826266702402023-01-31T08:25:33.937+00:002023-01-31T08:25:33.937+00:00Thanks, Margaret. You help me feeli less alone!Thanks, Margaret. You help me feeli less alone!Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-86225394054031285222023-01-31T07:44:10.735+00:002023-01-31T07:44:10.735+00:00I have been known to say 'Thank you' to t...I have been known to say 'Thank you' to the Cash dispenser. LesleyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-4937139498073691862023-01-31T00:51:39.459+00:002023-01-31T00:51:39.459+00:00This is the first time I have heard that we might ...This is the first time I have heard that we might be expected to respond to a Thankyou. It's certainly not something we were taught about. I usually smile as a response and I guess sometimes I say things, but only if it is appropriate. Reading your last comment, perhaps it is my Scottish blood!!At Home In New Zealandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12835971617944752730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-43690390789336803022023-01-31T00:10:29.292+00:002023-01-31T00:10:29.292+00:00A Last Thought: Today I was mixing with people a g...A Last Thought: Today I was mixing with people a great deal from being out first thing at the barber (hairdresser) to playing in a bowls competition at the local Sports Centre this evening. A friend also popped in in the afternoon and I chatted to a number of my neighbours and the refuse collectors. I don't know how many times I thanked people for everything from my haircut, in shops, in the café and during the evening but it was a large number. I paid special attention to whether anyone responded. On the way into the Sports Centre there are automatic doors. As I was walking in a teenager was walking out and stopped and gave way to me. I smiled and thanked him. He responded but unfortunately I couldn't work out what word he used but he smiled so I'm assuming it was polite. He was the only person in a whole day of 'Thank yous" who responded. Perhaps it's a Scottish thing.Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-42974095915960193862023-01-30T23:55:56.797+00:002023-01-30T23:55:56.797+00:00Leslay, you still live in a land of responses thou...Leslay, you still live in a land of responses though.Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-82356111009229616442023-01-30T23:54:53.779+00:002023-01-30T23:54:53.779+00:00Thank you, Susan. Thank you, Susan. Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-7294900126325387442023-01-30T23:49:18.034+00:002023-01-30T23:49:18.034+00:00Lesley, in the greater scheme of things the point ...Lesley, in the greater scheme of things the point that I have raised are pretty unimportant but they are part of our lives and are therefore important to us. Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-85347969871022775362023-01-30T08:39:18.804+00:002023-01-30T08:39:18.804+00:00During the 'keep away from other people rules&...During the 'keep away from other people rules' when out with The Dog a 'Thank you' for one party to move over into the road was always followed by 'Pleasure!' as it had to be got in quickly. As so many people have earthings in it can just be a nod. Now I think I just repeat a 'Thank you' back. LesleyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-6058590848784765152023-01-29T20:16:50.596+00:002023-01-29T20:16:50.596+00:00Damn it. I am not anonymous! Susan Kane theconte...Damn it. I am not anonymous! Susan Kane thecontemplativecat@blogspot.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-10001965000738659342023-01-29T20:15:36.740+00:002023-01-29T20:15:36.740+00:00I am with you. I get so tired of the "no pro...I am with you. I get so tired of the "no problem" waiters give. It seems to be males who say that. Women seems much more polite.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-3965123328963427722023-01-29T18:43:47.288+00:002023-01-29T18:43:47.288+00:00I would rather hear no response to a "thank y...I would rather hear no response to a "thank you," than to hear "no problem." I hate, hate that response. And it is usually said without the person saying it bothering to look at you in the face! Awful! But, in this day and age, where wars are common and innocent people die by gunshot each day and education systems are shoddy at best in some countries, I guess this is something that I should not concern my brain cells with. <br /> I don't have as many as I used to, you know. Peace Thymehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17361079101751470855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-78049522511589511672023-01-29T18:24:49.567+00:002023-01-29T18:24:49.567+00:00Thank you, Serenata. Like you, I used it in the US...Thank you, Serenata. Like you, I used it in the USA, but I've not got into the habit in the UK. I will be far more aware from now on.Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-20776797531274517362023-01-29T18:21:06.651+00:002023-01-29T18:21:06.651+00:00Ellen, I've noticed that 'Please' and ...Ellen, I've noticed that 'Please' and 'Thank you' are not always used and I have no compunction whatsoever in displaying my view. Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-3559237640029719902023-01-29T18:19:28.825+00:002023-01-29T18:19:28.825+00:00Thank you, Meike. In Germany I would always respon...Thank you, Meike. In Germany I would always respond with "Bitte" because I was taught that just as I would say "de rien" or "prego" in the appropriate country. Oddly I cannot recall what I might have said in Spain but I didn't learn Spanish and have only been there three times.Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-84909403413416224452023-01-29T18:16:25.067+00:002023-01-29T18:16:25.067+00:00Thank you, Monica, the situation and the relations...Thank you, Monica, the situation and the relationship probably covers it pretty well. Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-79481004003923865632023-01-29T18:13:14.417+00:002023-01-29T18:13:14.417+00:00I always smile, anyway. It's just in my nature...I always smile, anyway. It's just in my nature.Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-81456110138664861612023-01-29T18:12:24.735+00:002023-01-29T18:12:24.735+00:00Well, Rachel, I am heartened by that. Well, Rachel, I am heartened by that. Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-92114117278453216722023-01-29T18:11:36.597+00:002023-01-29T18:11:36.597+00:00Thank you, Cro, for reminding me. I do say that wh...Thank you, Cro, for reminding me. I do say that when in France and I respond with 'bitte' when in Germany.Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6784891745623390957.post-16085747959526533112023-01-29T18:10:32.783+00:002023-01-29T18:10:32.783+00:00Yes, Kylie, I can't say that I never respond w...Yes, Kylie, I can't say that I never respond when circumstances demand it but I don't do it as a general rule.Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.com