A Gesture
By jaishankar
@Shivram59 (48495)
India
March 28, 2026 2:16pm CST
In our country, at least in our town, people don't say "Thanks" or " Thank you" to you, if you do something good to them.
They just look at you with a sweet, friendly smile on their faces, sometimes talk to you, and they leave
But then on you can always expect them to help you when you are in need.
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@toniganzon (75636)
• Philippines
29 Mar
Totally agree. Different culture, different social practices.
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@Shivram59 (48495)
• India
29 Mar
Thank you. But such a gesture is cool , I think. After all, they become one of your well wishing friends.
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@valherma00 (1959)
• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
30 Mar
that's good too but it would be nice hearing those words as well. 
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@Shivram59 (48495)
• India
30 Mar
Thank you, my friend. I don't know why they don't say those words, but that's what's here 
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@valherma00 (1959)
• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
2 Apr
@Shivram59 it's almost same here. the bus driver stopped for one passanger, opened the doors but passanger didn't say thank you. also, at work and other areas too. it should be said more, in my opinion
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@Shivram59 (48495)
• India
2 Apr
@valherma00 I understand. In some places , it seems, people have begun thinking it as unnecessary.
@Shivram59 (48495)
• India
29 Mar
Thank you. Here only a sweet smile is considered enough to return the favour. But then on they will be always found to be true and very helpful friends.
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@Ineeddentures (25819)
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28 Mar
That's good.
Really great that you can always expect them to help you when you are in need
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@Shivram59 (48495)
• India
29 Mar
Thank you I think so, too zGelp them a bit, and they will be if they know you are are in problem. At least they never forget you had done something good for them.
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