It always makes me a little uncomfortable when someone says “thank you for your service” Dont get me wrong, it’s great, but what do you say back that isn’t awkward as hell? Im mean the opposite would be outright hatred of my service and nobody wants to hear that. My goto line in response is usually along the lines of “ um, yeah, thanks, when you are finished getting dressed I will call you an Uber”. That seems to work!
As a civilian, hearing that said to a serviceman has always felt cringe to me too. I mean I totally agree with the sentiment, but at the same time it's also like a virtue signal. In my book, that kind of respect is a given for anyone serving their country.
And uh btw, sincerely, thanks for your service. :)
Hahahaha!! Why did my brain read that in Trump's voice?! Good on ya!
Look folks. A lot of people say "thank you for your service," a lot of people. Some would say it's the best service.
It always makes me a little uncomfortable when someone says “thank you for your service” Dont get me wrong, it’s great, but what do you say back that isn’t awkward as hell? Im mean the opposite would be outright hatred of my service and nobody wants to hear that. My goto line in response is usually along the lines of “ um, yeah, thanks, when you are finished getting dressed I will call you an Uber”. That seems to work!
As a civilian, hearing that said to a serviceman has always felt cringe to me too. I mean I totally agree with the sentiment, but at the same time it's also like a virtue signal. In my book, that kind of respect is a given for anyone serving their country.
And uh btw, sincerely, thanks for your service. :)
Thank you for paying taxes, Scroon. You're one hell of an American citizen. Thank you for your service here on .Win
Lmfao.
My go-to is "pays the bills."
It is a weird thing to respond to. "You're welcome" doesn't feel right.
In reality I say “thank you for the support” I stole it from a buddy when I heard him say it. It works.
hey 60Romeo:
civilian here,
i heard the 'thing' to say instead of "thank you for your service" is "never forget"
btw, just finished Dean Hunter's book FOR LOVE OF LIFE AND COUNTRY
Mr. Hunter is 90, and a docent at the Palm Springs Air Museum, i'm planning to meet him and shake his hand
. . . i am a voracious reader and it's the best book i've ever read