Comments | justanthy: You're Welcome.

justanthy

You're Welcome.

Mar 18, 2011 00:15

I'm on a few committees for different organizations and events, and I went to one of them earlier this week. We were meeting to discuss where our little committee was going to put its efforts next and brainstorming ideas. We had a new guy show up (and participate!) for the first time, and after the meeting was over I thanked him for coming and he ( Read more... )

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justanthy March 19 2011, 04:26:15 UTC

ha! customers are so strange!

anonymous March 18 2011, 17:16:14 UTC

Nice commentary on social customs. You're in danger of becoming philosophical.... And yes, you're welcome.... ;-)

Pr. Long

justanthy March 19 2011, 04:31:13 UTC

Thanks for stopping by! I was wondering if you were out there... :)

krikketgirl March 19 2011, 12:11:23 UTC

Oh, I totally agree! Though sometimes I do say, "No problem," because people are thanking too much for something that was really a very small act, something that was part of my job. Perhaps I should say, "You're welcome," then, too.

I was thinking about this yesterday. I work with a teacher who, when handing out papers or bookmarks, expects kids to say, "Thank you," but I don't think I've ever heard her say, "You're welcome." So I always try to model this with the kids, that even with something small it's important to be polite.