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 just say "Thank you". I always feel uncomfortable when I am thanked.
I was at KFC the other day wearing an Air Force T-shirt when another veteran (had a cap on) was leaving and asked me if I was a Fly Boy. He said he was an Anchor Clanker. It turns out we were in about the same time and had a great short conversation.
A couple of weeks ago at Hardee's, I had my wallet laying on the counter and the cashier spotted my VA ID card and gave me a 10% discount. I can't tell you how many years I have been going there and didn't know I was eligible for a discount.
I was at KFC the other day wearing an Air Force T-shirt when another veteran (had a cap on) was leaving and asked me if I was a Fly Boy. He said he was an Anchor Clanker. It turns out we were in about the same time and had a great short conversation.
A couple of weeks ago at Hardee's, I had my wallet laying on the counter and the cashier spotted my VA ID card and gave me a 10% discount. I can't tell you how many years I have been going there and didn't know I was eligible for a discount.
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I usually say " Thank you for mentioning it., and for caring. It was my duty and honor to serve!" and I say goodbye with an appropriate response I feel at the moment.
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MCPO USN Retired
I usually say "Your Welcome" I served from 1958 to 1980. Three deployments to WESTPAC (1976 and 1971 and 1973)
I usually say "Your Welcome" I served from 1958 to 1980. Three deployments to WESTPAC (1976 and 1971 and 1973)
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