| Comment | I always thought it was a capitalism thing. I've heard people say "why would I thank someone for doing their job?". Same with why some people chuck their litter on the ground (or on the floor of the bus, which is extra cunty as we're all stuck in this stupid tin can together for the next 45 minutes), they seem to think it's okay because someone is employed to clean up after them.
I love that Scotland defends itself on that front with some traditions - the same as thanking people in a shop as you leave (even if I use the self checkout, I'll normally mutter "thanks" to anyone that's standing near them). If we stop being nice to people that are providing us a service and treat people as paid drones, we eliminate any intrinsic motivation they have to do the job well and promote doing only as much as you're paid for - and bus drivers aren't paid to be nice to you as board. |
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