I was shopping with my girl yesterday, I was pushing the cart. She couldn't find something, she asked a member of staff and she told we should check out aisle 16. She said thank you. Since I was with her, should I also say thank you. But it kinda feels weird not to say anything and keep walking like a zombie. But on the other hand its kinda redundant thanking her again. What do you think should be done here.
2007-01-12 03:19:49 · 19 answers · asked by TheInsider 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Just a smile and a nod would be plenty.
2007-01-12 03:22:16 · answer #1 · answered by i have no idea 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No one can ever be thanked enough, so redundancy is not an issue. A smile and nod is a nice gesture, but a second verbal "thank you" is also completely appropriate. Not doing anything is also acceptable as long as the person's effort has been acknowledged by one of you.
Take care!
2007-01-12 11:26:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Courtesy and polite behavior can rarely be overdone. In addition to or in spite of whatever etiquette might be appropriate, since you were the adult, and the staff member was saving your time as well, you should have in some way conveyed your appreciation, whether it's "thanks again" or "much obliged" or "I appreciate your help" or even just strong eye contact, a nod and a smile. But yes, you as the adult should have responded.
2007-01-12 11:33:58 · answer #3 · answered by snvffy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Always say Thank You. People really notice. It took you longer to write the question than to simply say those two words.
2007-01-15 22:27:43 · answer #4 · answered by das361 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Civility is always admired. Since you are together and the attendant have no way of knowing who actual require the assistant.
I am sure any gratitude display to store attendant is appreciated, so yes say thank you as well and smile as you are saying it.
2007-01-12 12:24:48 · answer #5 · answered by Glenroy C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When my friend and I shop together we both say thank-you. It's not like it requires a lot of effort.
2007-01-13 01:15:18 · answer #6 · answered by Classy Granny 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A smile goes a long way
2007-01-12 12:51:12 · answer #7 · answered by Ami 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A Thanks wouldn't have been out of order -- If someone I am with asks a question and then thanks the responder, I generally either say Thanks or Smile and Nod (Acknowledging the person) or say something like "Have a Nice Day!"
2007-01-12 11:32:33 · answer #8 · answered by mhcjgds 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would if the staff memeber looks directly at you and you make eye contact - otherwise there's no need.
2007-01-12 12:55:49 · answer #9 · answered by GingerGirl 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Personally i think it is redundant to say thank you again.
If she stated "we" are looking for something then you might want to.
2007-01-12 11:23:20 · answer #10 · answered by Namaste 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋