Transport for Ireland, the overseers of public transport here, promote saying 'thanks' to bus drivers (it's a cultural thing here, everyone does it when alighting from a bus).
I’m sorry Bill, but say whaaat? This woman has had to unlearn saying superfluous “I’m sorrys” because from birth to 50 it was a way to keep from coming off as somehow threatening, too aggressive or bitchy. It was up to us to keep the men in our lives from getting their feelings hurt. Never mind that there was nothing to be sorry for, it was just the way it was for far too many of us. Words have definitions. If “I’m sorry” is to retain any value, it should be said with intention and feeling; not used as an incidental throw-away expression.
Just thought I’d throw that out there for further consideration 🤔.
Don’t get me started on your first two stories. Talk about two cluster f**k stories, those two right there are hot buttons. According to Judd Legum in his ‘Popular Information’ Substack this morning, 47 has blamed his starting this war that isn’t a war on his son-in-law, Jared Kushner. As if things couldn’t get any more idiotic, just add this to the pile.
Dear lord, it’s just Wednesday and it already feels like I’ve aged 10 years since Sunday.
Transport for Ireland, the overseers of public transport here, promote saying 'thanks' to bus drivers (it's a cultural thing here, everyone does it when alighting from a bus).
Same in England. Though not everyone. Just those raised with manners.
Same in Canada. I always thank the driver, as I am happy that I did not have to drive. Taught my kids the same.
The pivot from saying sorry to permission to do something, I know not what, made my head spin like Linda Blair's.
If it's just me, I'm sorry. For the avoidance of doubt, this apology is not an admission of guilt or liability 😃.
I’m sorry Bill, but say whaaat? This woman has had to unlearn saying superfluous “I’m sorrys” because from birth to 50 it was a way to keep from coming off as somehow threatening, too aggressive or bitchy. It was up to us to keep the men in our lives from getting their feelings hurt. Never mind that there was nothing to be sorry for, it was just the way it was for far too many of us. Words have definitions. If “I’m sorry” is to retain any value, it should be said with intention and feeling; not used as an incidental throw-away expression.
Just thought I’d throw that out there for further consideration 🤔.
Don’t get me started on your first two stories. Talk about two cluster f**k stories, those two right there are hot buttons. According to Judd Legum in his ‘Popular Information’ Substack this morning, 47 has blamed his starting this war that isn’t a war on his son-in-law, Jared Kushner. As if things couldn’t get any more idiotic, just add this to the pile.
Dear lord, it’s just Wednesday and it already feels like I’ve aged 10 years since Sunday.
I am firm in using “you’re welcome” and miss it from others ( yes I am old 😊) Thanks for bringing this up.
Thanks for Granting Permission!
Absolutely the best collection of stories you have ever done!
Totally with you on the lost art of "You're welcome."