Why is it difficult for some people to say thank you when you help them
By Michael Duff
@Wrexxo (1927)
June 9, 2026 4:14pm CST
..so this morning on my way to work, I saw my friend’s car parked by the roadside..I was wondering why?
I stopped and asked him what happened. He said the car couldn’t start and that he had called a mechanic who was on his way.
We bantered for a little while before I went to my workplace.
..Some minutes later, I saw a man looking confused in front of my office. I suspected he was the mechanic, so I called him ..the look he gave me was kinda condescending...
Anyway, I asked if he was looking for my friend , he said yes, and after I pointed to where my friend was, he walked away without even saying “thank you.”..damn..this one lack common courtesy
Small thing like saying thank you is now difficult for some people?
Is it really that hard for people to show basic appreciation when someone helps them?
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@Shivram59 (50260)
• India
10 Jun
Many people in my country also don't have the habit to thank someone who has done something good for them. I, for one, never forget to thank those who does something good to me. It's a good habit.
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@Shivram59 (50260)
• India
10 Jun
@Wrexxo Agree. And the number of ungrateful persons is increasing.
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@toniganzon (77223)
• Philippines
10 Jun
Thank you and excuse me seems to be rare these days. I have reprimanded several of our younger staff for not saying those when necessary.
My cistern and I noticed how the younger generation seem to neglect good manners or their parents failed to teach them at all.
Our kids aren't so. We made sure they're well mannered and act politely.
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@toniganzon (77223)
• Philippines
11 Jun
@Wrexxo That's probably why. He probably thinks he doesn't need to
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@Marilynda1225 (91126)
• United States
10 Jun
You would think that a proper thank you would be automatic and not something someone would have to think about saying. It was really nice of you to send him off to help your friend. I'm sure your friend was very thankful when the mechanic showed up.
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@garymarsh6 (24021)
• United Kingdom
10 Jun
Some people have absolutely no manners. You are clearly made of better manners. You helped him so you have done your bit!
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@valherma00 (3938)
• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
12h
don't want to generalize but people who work physical jobs, they barely thanked me too or barely say hello to me. i don't know why they think so high of themselves. sorry, in your case.
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@Deepizzaguy (122232)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
10 Jun
I guess it is to some of us being introverts or shy.
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