On 3/7/2013 1:02 PM, Gary wrote:
> 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."
>

I find it normal to respond to good wishes and if a shop assistant says,
"Have a nice day" I'll say "And you" or "You too". They sometimes seem a
little surprised to receive anything other than a grunt.


--
Jim Silverton (Potomac, MD)

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