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Why are we supposed to tell service members, “thank you for your service”?
Posted on 3/23/22 at 1:15 pm
Posted on 3/23/22 at 1:15 pm
I don’t understand it. My dad served in the Air Force. He got paid a salary, a place to live, free healthcare for life, preference when applying for jobs, and they can buy USSAA insurance or something.
I hear that a lot and I was just curious was prevailing thought was on this subject.
Remember I’m not saying people shouldn't say that. I’m asking why.
I hear that a lot and I was just curious was prevailing thought was on this subject.
Remember I’m not saying people shouldn't say that. I’m asking why.
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Posted on 3/23/22 at 1:16 pm to joe_cotton
no one says you're supposed to.
Posted on 3/23/22 at 1:16 pm to joe_cotton
I tell that to waiters
And tennis players
And tennis players
This post was edited on 3/23/22 at 1:17 pm
Posted on 3/23/22 at 1:16 pm to joe_cotton
Because most of them decided to go into war zones while you worked in an air conditioned office where the biggest threat was Becky coming in any given day with a wedding invitation for her daughter.
Posted on 3/23/22 at 1:16 pm to joe_cotton
It’s pretty cringy.
My brother was in the AF and HATED when people said it to him.
My brother was in the AF and HATED when people said it to him.
Posted on 3/23/22 at 1:17 pm to TDsngumbo
I drove in Louisiana with drive thru daiquiri joints everywhere. So hazardous conditions isn’t a good argument.
Posted on 3/23/22 at 1:17 pm to joe_cotton
It is a show of respect and appreciation, two things we don't have enough of these days.
ETA: The same reason I still say "Yes sir" and "No ma'am" to my elders.
ETA: The same reason I still say "Yes sir" and "No ma'am" to my elders.
This post was edited on 3/23/22 at 1:19 pm
Posted on 3/23/22 at 1:17 pm to joe_cotton
Would you serve in the Military?
Posted on 3/23/22 at 1:19 pm to joe_cotton
Bc manners; you thank someone that does something nice for you.....BTW you don't HAVE to do but it's manners
Posted on 3/23/22 at 1:19 pm to joe_cotton
You don't have to and we don't expect it... not sure why you're making a big deal out of this.
Posted on 3/23/22 at 1:20 pm to joe_cotton
Because whether or not you agree with what war they are going to fight, they're still risking their lives for the country we live in.
I don't personally go out of my way to say it, but have no issue with those that do.
I don't personally go out of my way to say it, but have no issue with those that do.
Posted on 3/23/22 at 1:20 pm to cubsfan5150
This isn’t a big deal. I’ll tell one thank you for your service if they thank me for paying taxes.
Posted on 3/23/22 at 1:20 pm to joe_cotton
It’s not a requirement stupid arse. It’s a courtesy. Find something a little more substantive to ponder and bitch about.
Posted on 3/23/22 at 1:20 pm to joe_cotton
Nobody has ever said you should.
Posted on 3/23/22 at 1:20 pm to joe_cotton
Only if you have your Dependapottomus with you
Posted on 3/23/22 at 1:21 pm to joe_cotton
Posted on 3/23/22 at 1:21 pm to Ponchy Tiger
[quote]Would you serve in the Military?
Yea, I got drafted..
Yea, I got drafted..
Posted on 3/23/22 at 1:21 pm to joe_cotton
I also say it to teachers and nurses.
Posted on 3/23/22 at 1:22 pm to joe_cotton
I would like the military folks to know that when I give you a dude nod as I walk past that is "thank you for your service" in a manner that is less awkward for both of us
Posted on 3/23/22 at 1:22 pm to Master of Sinanju
I don’t say it to teachers. They work 8 months a year.
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