Nod and Say “Thank You”

@wiLLmaH (8802)
Singapore, Singapore
October 14, 2015 11:52pm CST
Every time a vehicle stops to let me cross first, I always nod and murmur “thank you”. I know that zebra crossing prioritizes the right of way to the pedestrian but a simple gesture of gratitude will make a difference to the person inside the car. Let’s make a difference to everybody’s life. Let’s make someone happy every day. How about you? What is your small gesture to make this world a happy place?
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@WorDazza (15830)
• Manchester, England
15 Oct 15
It really annoys me when I let someone out of a side-street in busy traffic and they just ignore me. I always give a little thank you wave when someone lets me out.
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@vandana7 (100605)
• India
16 Oct 15
Everybody's reflexes may not be as good as yours. Sometimes it is old people. My father is 81 and well, when he goes out I am tense. I would rather he concentrate on road for his sake and for the sake of others. I am sorry..I know he should have courtesy to say thank you but if that can take away his concentration from driving, well..I don't want to even think of it.
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@wiLLmaH (8802)
• Singapore, Singapore
15 Oct 15
See? That is why the small effort of saying thanks has big impact. Please do not get weary in giving way for pedestrians like us.
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@KnehKnah (3584)
• Philippines
16 Oct 15
Because some people are really like that. You do them a favor, that's it. No thanks, no smile. Tsk!
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@jstory07 (139984)
• Roseburg, Oregon
15 Oct 15
I tell all the employees that work under me at night thank you for a job well done.
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@wiLLmaH (8802)
• Singapore, Singapore
15 Oct 15
Wow! I want to be your employee! :)
• Vancouver, Washington
18 Oct 15
thats a good thing to be doing
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@wiLLmaH (8802)
• Singapore, Singapore
19 Oct 15
i agree @softbabe44! Employees will cling on to you @jstory07!
@SIMPLYD (90721)
• Philippines
15 Oct 15
I smile . Now , i must add that - nod and say thank you .
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@SIMPLYD (90721)
• Philippines
15 Oct 15
@wiLLmaH And sometimes they will give you a dirty finger . Drivers like this should be reported and reprimanded .
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@wiLLmaH (8802)
• Singapore, Singapore
15 Oct 15
@SIMPLYD Ha! Some driver with honking will scream at you and tell how stupid are you. Manners of our people? Where is it?
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@wiLLmaH (8802)
• Singapore, Singapore
15 Oct 15
Specially in Manila. If you will cross the street, the car will not stop, they will honk until you run on the other side. Tsk tsk.. What happen to our people these days?
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• United States
15 Oct 15
i do the same, 'tis jest a common courtesy. i do my best when i'm out 'n 'bout to acknowledge folks i see 'n yet don't know. a simple smile, 'how're ya today' 'n the like goes a long ways 't times to touch someone's life. downside 'n then some folks think yer jest a weirdo :)
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@wiLLmaH (8802)
• Singapore, Singapore
15 Oct 15
They think you are weirdo because is not usual these days. Unlike before, where everybody knows everyone.
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• United States
15 Oct 15
@wiLLmaH i dunno, seems some're jest paranoid 'n think ya wish somethin' from 'em?? odd, these changin' times...
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@indexer (4852)
• Leicester, England
15 Oct 15
Courtesy doesn't take long or much effort - but is always appreciated.
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@wiLLmaH (8802)
• Singapore, Singapore
15 Oct 15
Always.... :)
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@marlina (154130)
• Canada
15 Oct 15
I agree with John here, courtesy is always appreciated in any situation.
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@svunky (43)
• Delhi, India
15 Oct 15
Most of times.. i must have missed a few.. i thank anyone who helps me in any way..however small it is.. like holding the door in a shop, helping me with a shopping bag, giving way when i am rushing and so on..a smile and a thank you makes a lot of difference
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@YupHan (67)
• Chengdu, China
16 Oct 15
yes,a smile and a thank you makes things different
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@wiLLmaH (8802)
• Singapore, Singapore
15 Oct 15
Yep! Isn't great to receive a smile and mumur of thanks just holding the elevator door open? :)
@svunky (43)
• Delhi, India
16 Oct 15
@wiLLmaH oh yes it is. . We think it's a matter of shame to smile to your subordinate or some lower level employee. .on the contrary I think it's ur humility if u do that
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@Rollo1 (16679)
• Boston, Massachusetts
15 Oct 15
It is nice to do that, but not always possible, especially if you are herding children, or there is other traffic to consider. I once didn't acknowledge a car that let me cross and the driver yelled at me. Well, that wasn't very nice and I would prefer he didn't let me cross if his gesture came with a specific price. Acts of kindness should come from a generous heart, not just to get some kind of reward.
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@TheHorse (220275)
• Walnut Creek, California
16 Oct 15
To me, it comes fairly automatically. It's like an acknowledgement that we are part of a team, trying to make it through the day together.
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@kevin1877uk (36988)
16 Oct 15
I always say thank you, it doesn't take much to do so, although I guess many people don't.
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@kevin1877uk (36988)
16 Oct 15
@wiLLmaH It's sad, it doesn't cost anything to say thank you.
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@wiLLmaH (8802)
• Singapore, Singapore
19 Oct 15
@kevin1877uk If it costs a dime each, maybe people will automatically say "thanks" in every small favor given to them. And we are already rich. haha!
@wiLLmaH (8802)
• Singapore, Singapore
16 Oct 15
Yep! Many people are not saying thanks. I don't know if they will lessen something on themselves if they gave out a small 'thanks'.
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@valmnz (17097)
• New Zealand
15 Oct 15
I'm a bit like that. I know they can't hear me, but it's an automatic response.
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@wiLLmaH (8802)
• Singapore, Singapore
15 Oct 15
Isn't great when they smile and wave their hand :)
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
15 Oct 15
I always do that too, it seems common courtesy.
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@wiLLmaH (8802)
• Singapore, Singapore
16 Oct 15
It is common, but not lot all were doing it. Like common sense, it is common but lot of people rare to use it nowadays.
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@boiboing (13153)
• Northampton, England
15 Oct 15
I thank everyone and everything - even ATM machines and car park barriers.
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@wiLLmaH (8802)
• Singapore, Singapore
15 Oct 15
Wahaha! You make me laugh! :) After saying your thanks what they do?
@boiboing (13153)
• Northampton, England
15 Oct 15
@wiLLmaH - I like to think they are happy to be appreciated.
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@KnehKnah (3584)
• Philippines
16 Oct 15
So like me. I even say good morning to the flowers. Ha! Ha! Ha!
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@Tita417 (1228)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
15 Oct 15
I do that to when I cross and the car would give me the way. I smile and raise my hand to say thank you even though he can't hear me. Yes we should do that that they will do it to others. It's like a ripple in the water, when you touch the water the ripples go further and further.Gesture of thankfulness can go a long long way
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@wiLLmaH (8802)
• Singapore, Singapore
15 Oct 15
In Manila, giving way to pedestrians were only written in history books.
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@Tita417 (1228)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
15 Oct 15
@wiLLmaH yes very true but here in cagayan they are much more civlized even though we are called the rural people. I grew up in manila but I'm glad that I don't stay there anymore always traffic and drivers are I'll mannered
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@DeborahDiane (40321)
• Laguna Woods, California
15 Oct 15
I try to give a little nod or wave to people in other vehicles who are polite about taking turns, letting me in, etc. It is the thoughtful thing to do.
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@wiLLmaH (8802)
• Singapore, Singapore
16 Oct 15
Isn't nice they giving way for you :)
@DianneN (247184)
• United States
16 Oct 15
I do the same as you, and even try to be courteous when driving. Hopefully, more people will develop better manners and more respect in our society.
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@TheHorse (220275)
• Walnut Creek, California
16 Oct 15
I hope the Midwest, where I am from, does not become like California. I jokingly call California the "land of entitlement." But I sometimes encounter courteous people here as well.
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@dpk262006 (58678)
• Delhi, India
15 Oct 15
It is good on your part to say thank you, when a vehicle stops for you to cross the road. Here at our places, traffic runs in a haphazard way and sometimes vehicles even cross red lights. Pedestrians do not care to walk on Zebra crossing, they walk unmindful of vehicles coming their way. Whenever I communicate with someone, I try to finish my conversation with a 'thank you'.
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@dpk262006 (58678)
• Delhi, India
29 Oct 15
@wiLLmaH - Yes, you are right that people are afraid of taking initiatives.
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@wiLLmaH (8802)
• Singapore, Singapore
1 Nov 15
@dpk262006 Because they may get laugh at.. or may look silly.. arrrggghhh....
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@wiLLmaH (8802)
• Singapore, Singapore
29 Oct 15
Well, maybe because no one is there to start this manner? What do you think?
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
19 Oct 15
Now I know I am not alone in doing that. I also do that because I must show how I appreciate the kindness given to me. Saying thank you is a good habit and I believe we always have to do regardless of how big or small the favor given.
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
19 Oct 15
@wiLLmaH yes, many drivers don't care and even if you are passing through pedestrian lane, they don't give way at all.
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@wiLLmaH (8802)
• Singapore, Singapore
19 Oct 15
You are correct @salonga. Specially in these days. Not so many drivers are kind enough to let you cross first. :)
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@wiLLmaH (8802)
• Singapore, Singapore
19 Oct 15
@salonga Even they saw that crossing person is old. They don't care! What happen to our people? Where is the manners?
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@rosekiss (30414)
• Eugene, Oregon
16 Oct 15
i have a habit of always saying thank you after I get checked out at the store, as the person took the time to scan my groeceries and bagged them for me. i also say thank you , if someone holds the door open for me. I say thank you a lot so that is my way of making this world a happy place.
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@rosekiss (30414)
• Eugene, Oregon
16 Oct 15
@wiLLmaH To me, it is just common courtesy to say thank you whenver the need arises. I have been doing it for years, and I will continue to do so.
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@wiLLmaH (8802)
• Singapore, Singapore
19 Oct 15
@rosekiss It is usual thing right? But for others, sad to say it is not common for them.
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@wiLLmaH (8802)
• Singapore, Singapore
16 Oct 15
Wow! I see you have so many "thank you" in your heart. If only we can lend some people with it.
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@allknowing (137812)
• India
16 Oct 15
Everyone should be doing it and if they don't then they are not doing it right.
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@allknowing (137812)
• India
16 Oct 15
@wiLLmaH You can say that again
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@wiLLmaH (8802)
• Singapore, Singapore
16 Oct 15
Manners are now lost in the woods! :(
@wiLLmaH (8802)
• Singapore, Singapore
16 Oct 15
@allknowing Good manners is lost in many people nowadays :(
@sofssu (23662)
15 Oct 15
Courtesy on the road is nonexistent these days .. I am very particular to say think you or let people go if they are old.. I am particular that my boys do it too.
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@wiLLmaH (8802)
• Singapore, Singapore
15 Oct 15
That is the main reason. Good manners are really thing of the past. That is why I do this for let them know that I appreciate them.
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@sofssu (23662)
15 Oct 15
@wiLLmaH If more people did this there would be less of road rash.. what do you think?
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@TheHorse (220275)
• Walnut Creek, California
16 Oct 15
To me, it varies, depending on where you are. On my road trips to places like Montana and Iowa, I notice a lot more courtesy, both from pedestrians and drivers, than in Northern California, and the Bay Area in particular.
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@nanette64 (20364)
• Fairfield, Texas
15 Oct 15
Unfortunately here in the US, they'd probably run you over because the people here have a me first attitude. Not everybody mind you, but still. What I do every day is to make at least one person smile.
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@wiLLmaH (8802)
• Singapore, Singapore
16 Oct 15
Can you share what do you that makes people smile? ;)
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@wiLLmaH (8802)
• Singapore, Singapore
19 Oct 15
@nanette64 Wow! It is very hard to be comedian. :) I salute you Ma'am.
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