I'm no longer giving directions! - two simple words thank you

Forde said:
I notice this with holding doors open to people or waiting to let people pass next to obstructions. 'Tis annoying to say the least!

I've started saying 'You're welcome' as I pass. :D
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I've been doing that for ages, it totally throws them. Rather amusing.
When I get asked for directions I usually find myself explaining the route by pubs along the way. I'm sure it's not good for my image...
 
Bat said:
Give totally false directions, then if you get a thank you tell them the real directions. :)
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Exactly.

Whenever asked for directions I always give the same answer "go straight ahead", if they say thanks then I'll 'correct myself' with the real directions.
 
People are usually so wrapped up in their own pointless pathetic little worlds I expect very little from most.

I'll still be polite and courteous even if they can't find the ability. I did the rude thing once and ended up being rude to people who actually didn't deserve to be treated like that :(
 
If they walk away without saying thanks can you not just call them back and say actually I'm just thinking it was a 3rd left instead of 2nd etc etc?
 
Forde said:
I notice this with holding doors open to people or waiting to let people pass next to obstructions. 'Tis annoying to say the least!

I've started saying 'You're welcome' as I pass. :D
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My parents do this quite a lot if they're out walking and someone fails to acknowledge their greeting.

ringo747 said:
If they walk away without saying thanks can you not just call them back and say actually I'm just thinking it was a 3rd left instead of 2nd etc etc?
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You could do but even if they do follow the incorrect directions I doubt they'll twig that you changed them because they were rude enough to not say thank you. One of the basic principles of punishment is that the recipient should associate the punishment with the misdemeanour as otherwise it simply looks like you're being a git for no reason - you may be fine with that however, I don't think I'd be losing much sleep over rude people. :)
 
Take your pick -

1. Just send them the wrong way and have a chuckle to yourself once they're gone.
2. Carry some cheap SatNav's with you and flog them for profit.
3. Act shocked. Ask them why on earth they want to go there!!! Its known as murder mile locally, three stabbing this week alone. Plus there's not the slightest chance their alloys will remain on the car unless they stay with it.
 
VFM Addict said:
Take your pick -

1. Just send them the wrong way and have a chuckle to yourself once they're gone.
2. Carry some cheap SatNav's with you and flog them for profit.
3. Act shocked. Ask them why on earth they want to go there!!! Its known as murder mile locally, three stabbing this week alone. Plus there's not the slightest chance their alloys will remain on the car unless they stay with it.
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4 Just be nice and send them on the right way.
 
Why do you want some sort of gratification, or thanks?

You either be a nice guy and give someone help, or you dont..

Expecting a thank you, and then whining about it makes you shallow, and everyone else who agrees.

:cool:
 
RDM said:
It doesn't really bother me. I am not helpful because I want the thanks, I am helpful because I prefer to be helpful. It isn't my loss if they don't say thank you, but theirs. Same with holding doors open and the like.
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Indeed...no skin off my nose if they dont say thanks or at least a cheers...i always make sure i say thank u or cheers of someone is kind enough to help me out.
 
platinum87 said:
Why do you want some sort of gratification, or thanks?

You either be a nice guy and give someone help, or you dont..

Expecting a thank you, and then whining about it makes you shallow, and everyone else who agrees.

:cool:
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how's it make me shallow, it's a simple common courtesy that everyone should be able to manage. It's just plain rude not to say thank you to someone who's helped you out
 
Try to avoid it after a rather embarrassing incident. I was heading to a pub which I knew the location of but not the name. Saw a chap on the way there who asked me for directions to one of the local pubs. Confidently I told him how to get there and trotted on to my pub.

Sitting talking to some friends I suddenly see the same chap that I had directed earlier, walk into the pub. Suddenly it dawned on me that this was the pub he named, we were both going to the same place and I had directed him beautifully to the wrong pub. I dont think he saw me but that would have been awkward to explain.
 
I usually end up having a bout of verbal diarrhoea when I try to give people directions. They ALWAYS say thanks, then when they drive off I realise I've left out a couple of important details, or said there was a roundabout when there USED to be a roundabout etc. etc.

I don't mean to! :(
 
PaulStat said:
how's it make me shallow, it's a simple common courtesy that everyone should be able to manage. It's just plain rude not to say thank you to someone who's helped you out
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But do you only help someone if they thank you?

It is rude i agree, but deciding not to help someone because they dont thank you is worse. And giving false directions is even worse.
 
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