Another New Jersey Pet Peeve – Where’s The Thank You?

I have a lot of New Jersey pet peeves, and this time around, it's about two simple words - thank you.

Why Can't New Jersey Residents Say Thank You?

Many pet peeves require a little thinking. I have had New Jersey pet peeves in the past that required some elaborate actions by others to fix, but this one is different.

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I've noticed many fellow New Jersey residents can't muster the energy to say "thank you" after you do something nice for them, and I just don't get it.

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The phrase "thank you" holds the record for the fewest syllables for two words, and experts say it takes less than half a second to utter the words out loud. So why are so many people not saying it?

The Top Times New Jersey Residents Should Be Saying Thank You

Here are three situations in which I think New Jersey residents should be thanking fellow New Jerseyans. Let's see if you agree.

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Any Holding Of A Door - If I take the time to hold the door open for you while you slowly make your way toward me, it wouldn't kill you to thank me. Just a grunt will do.

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If I Let Your Car In Front Of My Car - If you were not in front of my car, and now you are, somewhere along the way, you should have said thanks to me. A wave, a nod, or a wink is all acceptable.

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When Your Server Brings Your Food - I can't tell you how many times I see people ignoring the server at the restaurant when the food comes. If you're not thanking your server, do better.

Let's be a little more generous with our New Jersey thank yous. It doesn't take long, and it will make New Jersey a nicer place.