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Some Food for Thought (Please Don't Thank Me for My Service)
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<blockquote data-quote="KevinM" data-source="post: 408318" data-attributes="member: 2318"><p>I'm a bit reluctant to reply to the post, because some --Many? Most? -- returning vets appreciate being recognized for their service. But I've noticed others seem uncomfortable with the ritual in whole or in part. </p><p></p><p>"Thank you for your service" can seem like a nice, impersonal one-size-fits-all ritual that's handy to fill what might otherwise be awkward silence. The welcomer has a familiar line. The vet is kind of nudged into something at least mildly patriotic. A couple returning vets have said responding to the comment is a little uncomfortable for them -- You're welcome? Hey, no problem? What the hell do you know about my service? Hey, is your daughter still hot?</p><p></p><p>So looking for alternatives, I uaually just say, "Glad you're back," which seems slightly less ritualistic and impersonal and allows the vet room to respond however he or she wishes without expectation of some Hallmark speech.</p><p></p><p>Nicely stated post to open a thread.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="KevinM, post: 408318, member: 2318"] I'm a bit reluctant to reply to the post, because some --Many? Most? -- returning vets appreciate being recognized for their service. But I've noticed others seem uncomfortable with the ritual in whole or in part. "Thank you for your service" can seem like a nice, impersonal one-size-fits-all ritual that's handy to fill what might otherwise be awkward silence. The welcomer has a familiar line. The vet is kind of nudged into something at least mildly patriotic. A couple returning vets have said responding to the comment is a little uncomfortable for them -- You're welcome? Hey, no problem? What the hell do you know about my service? Hey, is your daughter still hot? So looking for alternatives, I uaually just say, "Glad you're back," which seems slightly less ritualistic and impersonal and allows the vet room to respond however he or she wishes without expectation of some Hallmark speech. Nicely stated post to open a thread. [/QUOTE]
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