Posted on Nov 12, 2023
How do you respond when someone says "Thank you for your service"?
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I've never asked this question, and I've never seen anyone else ask it, but I'm curious. What do you say when someone thanks you for your service?
My Military ID is right next to my driver's license and debit card in my wallet, so it's visible if I have to show my driver's license for something or if I'm taking my debit card out to use. Very often, someone who sees it will ask what branch I was in. Then they will thank me for my service. My usual answer is "Thank you for your support." But I'm curious about how others respond to that.
My Military ID is right next to my driver's license and debit card in my wallet, so it's visible if I have to show my driver's license for something or if I'm taking my debit card out to use. Very often, someone who sees it will ask what branch I was in. Then they will thank me for my service. My usual answer is "Thank you for your support." But I'm curious about how others respond to that.
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I say, thank you (or thank you very much) for your support. Then, I try and stay alert for any indication the person wants to engage further. I'm happy to listen to stories of service and sacrifice from folks who value and appreciate sharing those moments. Usually, when someone thanks me for my service, they know how much they want to share and I try and match their desire to share.
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"Thank You. It was my honor and privilege to serve. Did anyone in your family serve?"
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