Do many people thank bus drivers on their way off the bus?

pclancy

Do many people thank bus drivers on their way off the bus?

Just back in Wellington from a week in Ireland after living in NZ for a year and a half and just noticed every fecker in Wellington says thanks to the driver, does this happen much in Dublin?

:cool:

TanG411

Happens in Cork a lot.

I thank them anyway

Mossy Monk

Seeing as you did not ask on the Dublin forum I can tell you that this happens around the country.

stovelid

Always do.

Sometimes, given the route, I'd be liable to fall at their feet when one actually showed up too.

james1234

Yea, I think most people thank the driver here (in Dublin) too.

Fink Goddie

Yep always, unless he's grumpy to people, then i wont!

aligator_am

Same here, I always make a point of saying thanks to the driver, costs nothing to be mannerly IMO

thorbarry

pclancy wrote: »

Do many people thank bus drivers on their way off the bus?

Just back in Wellington from a week in Ireland after living in NZ for a year and a half and just noticed every fecker in Wellington says thanks to the driver, does this happen much in Dublin?

:cool:

I always do (except for that one fat cúnt of a driver)

AnonoBoy

This is some manner of ancient riddle I presume?

Let me think about it......

I only read thread titles, it leads to confusion sometimes.

Tallon

Has this thread not beenn done to death?

Naos

Is there nothing fresh and new to talk about in AH anymore?

And yeah, I thank them - it costs nothing.

bluto63

I always thank them when I pass by them. But on old buses, or London buses where you get off the back, I rarely say thank you (the odd time shout up a thank you to the top of the bus)

petes

I thank them.

Nalz

yes, yes i do!

brummytom

This thread was done wasn't it?

Yeah I always do

Disposable Hero

I always thank them.

FACEPALM

I always thank the bus driver .
I would thank the train driver too but its too far to walk

tbh

brummytom wrote: »

This thread was done wasn't it?

Yeah I always do

EVERY thread has been done. Even the threads for stuff that hasn't happened yet.

Wazdakka

Pffft.. Public transport is for losers.

AnonoBoy

Is the red button on the bus the driver's thanks button?

Cactus Col

I generally thank them as they're generally nice enough chaps / lasses. However there are a few that act the maggot, so I don't thank them. Just throw my money in the slot, tell them the amount, take my ticket.

NedTermo

I just give them a quick tug job.

Manners cost nothing.

ejmaztec

Has a bus-driver ever thanked a passenger for getting on his bus?

pikachucheeks

I always say thanks, yeah.
It's good manners.

philologos

I thank the bus driver all the time.

ejmaztec: Sometimes they thank you in return when you are getting off. Other times they just blank you

almostnever

I think in general it's rude not to,if I'm honest.

teddy_303

I do also, especially at night. They gotta be peeved working those hours to get you home. Fair play to those guys. Any time I need directions they help, without the guff you would get from people who have a lot more to be thankful for, for asking a simple question.

Pace2008

Yes, always. Manners are free and it might make someone's day a little bit better. I generally find Dublin Bus drivers to be good-natured in general. Wish I could say the same about Bus Éireann...

DirkVoodoo

Yup. Costs nothing to say "thanks".

TheZohanS

pclancy wrote: »

just noticed every fecker in Wellington says thanks to the driver, does this happen much in Dublin?

:cool:

Most people in Dublin don't wear wellies.

El Siglo

Yes. It's courtesy so it is, I suppose it's something that's lost on most people unfortunately.

Ste.phen

Of course, same as I thank people that serve me in shops, people that hold doors open for me, people that bring me food in a restaurant.

I'm a little surprised people don't tbh

Latchy

It's quite common were I am to thank the bus driver getting of the bus .
' Everybody ' does it .

angel01

Only on certain routes to be honest, I do it on my regular bus home but on certain routes I find them rude and aggressive so I won't.

Cremated

About 99% of the time I would no problem...

ShooterSF

angel01 wrote: »

Only on certain routes to be honest, I do it on my regular bus home but on certain routes I find them rude and aggressive so I won't.

http://www.southparkstudios.com/clips/150503

SIT DOWN AND SHUT UP!!!!!:pac:

MelonieHead

I do, unless I have a reason not to.

CCCP^

Yes, but only if I have survived the bus trip and the bus is still intact.

phlegms

Yes of course. Common courtesy and all that.

biko

Yeah

Poll?

Rylan

I would always thank the driver.

Kintarō Hattori

Always.

Futurism

If he has a boards account.

Always and I like to add a 'have a nice day' or something if possible otherwise it sounds to forced and routine.

Pint

Yes, I do. Common courtesy really, but if he misses my stop and drives on meaning I have to walk ten minutes the other way then there's no way in hell he's getting a thanks from me :pac:

wudangclan

i always like to say thanks.
i'll stop by the driver and say:
"i'd just like to take a minute to express my heartfelt thanks.words aren't sufficient to express the gratitude i feel at your having picked me up and then dropping me off at my desired stop.i though it was a lovely touch when you lowered the level of the bus to facilatate my boarding,you were very quick to give me my change,which was to the penny might i add and you driving was second to none. in short you're a credit to dublin bus,who invested wisely in training you and your professionalism should be a source of pride to all those who know you.good day,sir"

he normally tells me to fuck off before i've finished.

Davao8000

Yes. If I'm still alive by journey's end - I say thank you.

Sizzler

Everytime*

*Unless he's a grumpy pox.

admiralofthefleet

i always say 'please' when im stating my journey and paying but if the driver doesnt say thanks back then ill say nothing when im getting off

Gummy Panda

I thank them especially the blonde milf that is on the northside routes.

Ruu_Old

All the time, thank you or have a good day, even if they don't respond. It is just common courtesy.

4zn76tysfajdxp

Yessuhr I do.