Am I being just a little TOO polite??

@Wizzywig (7847)
March 20, 2010 6:31am CST
When I hear my computer tell me "Virus database has been updated", I automatically say "Thank you"... even if i'm not in the room. Does everyone else do this or should I be concerned that our relationship may have gone a step further than necessary??
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@coffeegurl (1467)
• United States
20 Mar 10
You say, "thank you," to your computer? That's like the time this drunk black guy ripped a silk purse off my body and ran away with a nickel, a powder compact and a green lipstick(but the powder was $16 and I Luved it:everything including the purse had been bought that day)and I shouted after him, "Sir, excuse me SIr! Please come back with my purse."
@Wizzywig (7847)
20 Mar 10
I dont think I would have called him "Sir"......
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• United States
20 Mar 10
ROFL! I was scared, I guess calling him a "thug" woulda been bad, lol, and it's not like knew the guy's name lol.
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@livewyre (2450)
20 Mar 10
When it says 'You're welcome..' that's the time to get yourself checked out...
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@Wizzywig (7847)
20 Mar 10
Oh, I'll be waiting for that one now.... but I'm not going to tell you all when it happens
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@GardenGerty (169435)
• United States
23 Mar 10
My computer does not speak aloud or I would, I assure you, answer it back politely. I do talk to the self check cash registers at the stores, but they often annoy me. I get a little testy with them.
@Wizzywig (7847)
23 Mar 10
It has just this minute told me again... & ,of course, I have thanked it . I dont use the self check ones - mainly because i know I would talk to them.
@James72 (26790)
• Australia
23 Mar 10
Even if you're not in the room Wizzy? Wow, your supersonic hearing powers are exemplary! I don't do this myself, but it's only because I'm a believer in the "Cruel to be kind" principle when it comes to anti-virus applications. In my opinion, the less gratitude I show, the harder my anti-virus program will work to try and secure my love and acknowledgment. It's a balancing act and there are occasions when the program screams from the corner of my PC whilst rocking back and forth in the foetal position, but at the end of the day, we tend to reach a happy medium that works for both of us. I commend you for having more love in your heart than me on this front. You're an inspiration to us all!
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@Wizzywig (7847)
23 Mar 10
I think my gratitude and love comes from a deep-seated lack of low-esteem whereby I dont feel that i deserve to have my virus database updated, let alone be informed of the event in such a polite manner. Why thank you for doing me the honour of speaking to me computer...I am not worthy!!
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@laydee (12798)
• Philippines
20 Mar 10
I don't think there's something wrong with being that way, I usually find myself saying 'sorry' when I accidentally hit someTHING. Anyhow, I think that's a good habit - saying 'thank you', and I think you only need to worry if you're cursing and stuff instead of being polite. But, there will always be moments when you yourself would feel silly for doing so, I get that. It's like how some people would call everyone 'sweetheart', it's not because they love that person, it's just because they've come accustomed to it - which is actually dangerous if you're not really old because people would tend to have misconceptions. But still, no harm done with saying 'thank you'.
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@Wizzywig (7847)
20 Mar 10
Yes, there aren't many things that I dont talk to (I confess that its not always as polite as it could be...) I think most people have some sort of 'blanket' term to address people when they dont know their names. It tends to vary from region to region and, I am more comfortable being called some things than others. I really dont like being called "hun".
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@bounce58 (17380)
• Canada
22 Mar 10
Hello laydee. I think I have this habit too! I also keep saying sorry. Just last night, going down the stairs I stepped on one of the stuffed toys that my son left on the stair landing. Of course I didn't turn on the light, and I was already half asleep, so I ended up apologizing to a toy.
@bounce58 (17380)
• Canada
22 Mar 10
I think that's fine. Just keep on saying Thank You. Now, on the other hand, if your computer changes up the question, and asks for, or tells you something else and you keep saying thank you, then you should make an appointment with Dr. Phil!
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@Wizzywig (7847)
23 Mar 10
Oh, if it asks me for anything, I will probably have a less polite, 2-word response..
@BarBaraPrz (51811)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
20 Mar 10
Does your computer shout the info? Or do you have super hearing? How can you tell it's talking to you if you're in another room?
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@Wizzywig (7847)
20 Mar 10
I cant always hear the exact words clearly but I know what its telling me because its not the worlds most prolific conversationalist
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@shamsta19 (3224)
• United States
21 Mar 10
LMAO!!! you know what I thought my Mom was going bonkers because she does this as well!!! Now to hear you say you do the same makes me chuckle. Maybe it's more normal than I thought!! Heheheh or maybe your both bonkers.. (joking). Seriously though, I can't say I have ever done that but I will think about you now when my mom does it again.
@shamsta19 (3224)
• United States
22 Mar 10
@Wizzywig (7847)
21 Mar 10
You should be very proud to have such a well-mannered mother I talk to many household appliances and other inanimate objects but, I am usually less polite.... anyways, where's the fun in getting older if you can't be a little eccentric(that's eccentric... not bonkers)
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@dawnald (85137)
• Shingle Springs, California
22 Mar 10
OK now how long has it been since you've been outside?
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@Wizzywig (7847)
22 Mar 10
I've only been home for an hour...... - I was out with my friends - Larry the Loaf and Melvin the milk....