why don't some people say thank you

emmie | 17:21 Fri 15th Jul 2011 | ChatterBank

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you help with their crossword, or give good advice, and get
no response, it only takes a second surely. Maybe it's just
me...

please may I have...

the strathy crossword

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boxtops

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This is a long-standing question, em - some don't even come back to the thread. It's only civil to say thank you to people who have helped me.

The mystery to me is another one - when people have given answers and the OP has thanked them, and got all the answers, why do other posters still come along a lot later and post the answers again?!

17:22 Fri 15th Jul 2011

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boxtops

carmalee

agree with you em - some 'postees' never ever thank you and ask in a very abrupt manner - I've stopped helping them, however there are others who don't say please and thank you initially but come back on the acknowledge any help - it's a question of getting to know your client!

Mamyalynne

I always allow a little time, some come on post a query then may pop out or do something like housework and check back later.

sir.prize

These are the ones which annoy me - -- -

http://www.theanswerb.../Question1037057.html

practically the whole crossword!

SlackAlice

Probably because they've not been taught to. Good manners is part of the learning process.

No, it's not just you. Forgotten how many times I've turned round to some one after answering their question and said in a loud voice "You did say thank you, didn't you?

tinkerbell23

I ask myself this everyday. Everyday in life. Not just with AB (where people have gotten alot ruder than i remember)......but work and day to day situations!!!

I was taught in primary "the nicest people say with ease, may i , would you, thank you, please" or something like that hehe x

emmie

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I have noticed it particularly about crosswords, because quite frankly some who post the whole thing, seem to expect and often get others to do it for them.

emmie

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sir.prize yes i know, and if you look at the profile that is all the person asks, i was curious about it. I like to think i would say thanks for good advice, help, some on here have been extremely helpful.

boxtops

There are newbies on here though, I give them the benefit of the doubt until they get familiar with the niceties of the site. Some people are less tolerant than others if people are new to crosswording.

emmie

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boxtops, as i am, but it only takes a second.

boxtops

Agreed em, politeness costs nothing (and people do remember it).

shaneystar2

Don't start me off :)
Haha Boxtops .That has always puzzled me .The ones who feel the need to confirm what's already been given ages after others have already given the correct answers .
And shopping lists as per sir .prizes example .

carmalee

agree with Boxtops's post about people being new and maybe not knowing the ropes but, surely AB is exactly the same as sitting down and talking to people and you'd be polite in 'real' comapny so why not in cyber company? Think I've just answered my own question - you get rude and well mannered people every day don't you - that's life.

supersuezy24

Oh my god, she practically got everyone to do the damn crossword sir prize!!;)

I think it's only right to say thank you when you someone helps you with an answer.

sir.prize

em10 -this must be the all-time Quizzes & Puzzles record holder. Note the number of Answers

Username: Roget
Gender: Male
Questions: 122
Answers: 0
Member Since: 21:10 Sun 15th Mar 2009
Last Activity: 11:29 Mon 04th Jul 2011
Status: Active

Never a please, and never to return to the thread with a thank you.

supersuezy24

Oh My God!!! What a rude sod!!!!