"Gary" > wrote in message ...
> George Leppla wrote:
>>
>> It is a shame that we as a society have become so
>> cynical that we can't even accept good wishes from a stranger (no matter
>> what their motivation).
>
> A good comment is a good comment. I don't look behind the lines.
> I often stop at a convenience store on the way home.
> Most times I get, "Thank you and have a nice day."
> I usually respond, "Thanks. It'll a nice day now - I'm on the way home."
>
The latest seems to be: "Have an excellent day!"
Graham