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[Il Palazzo]

Personally, I'm rather fond of the habit. It doesn't cost me that much to either say or answer "good morning" or "how are you?" questions, and it generally makes both sides feel somewhat better.
Overuse, like greeting the same people more than once per day is, of course, not only annoying, but also silly.
I'm speaking entirely from the perspective of British English, and the associated culture. I'd guess that an average American might feel differently - what with all those notions of personal space, and "not your business" attitude.

I don't think I qualify as a peasent.

If you're not a peasant, then you must be burgeoise! Off to the Siberia with you!

[Jervous]

How about a slave instead!


I never say good morning or whatever, I just say Hi. Then have a conversation.

[Realmfighter]

How about a slave instead!

I will always be your slave Jervous.

[Jervous]

Shut up slave and get cleaning.

[Realmfighter]

Yes master.

[The Merchant Of Menace]

I am most certainly NOT the Burgeoise

[nenjin]

Personally, I'm rather fond of the habit. It doesn't cost me that much to either say or answer "good morning" or "how are you?" questions, and it generally makes both sides feel somewhat better.
Overuse, like greeting the same people more than once per day is, of course, not only annoying, but also silly.
I'm speaking entirely from the perspective of British English, and the associated culture. I'd guess that an average American might feel differently - what with all those notions of personal space, and "not your business" attitude.

I don't think I qualify as a peasent.

If you're not a peasant, then you must be burgeoise! Off to the Siberia with you!

My reasoning is: most people would probably rather be left alone if asked. People you're dealing with, like at a fast food place or something, probably just want to hand you your stuff and hear a moderately sincere "thank you" for it.

[ToonyMan]

I don't think I qualify as a peasant.

Merchant?


Oh, I just had an antidote pop in my mind.  One of my friends used to work at a gas station and the amount of rudeness he got was ridiculous.  He'll have conversations that go like this:

Have a nice day!
Okay.

Hahaha, hehehe, it's like he's Han Solo or something.

[The Merchant Of Menace]

Yes?

[Il Palazzo]

My reasoning is: most people would probably rather be left alone if asked. People you're dealing with, like at a fast food place or something, probably just want to hand you your stuff and hear a moderately sincere "thank you" for it.

Or they might enjoy being treated like human beings for a change.
Bleh, must be cultural differences.

[ToonyMan]

Yes?

REPLYING TO A QUESTION WITH A QUESTION?

HOW RUDE

[MetalSlimeHunt]

I think we need a Realmfigher Hedonism Derail stamp or somthing.

I am most certainly NOT the Burgeoise

Either you're the capitalist burgeoise pigs who need to be overthrown, or the oppressed proletariat workers who must rebel for the glory of Marx. If there are no capitalist burgeoise pigs who need overthrowing, then get working on becoming one so we can overthrow you! If there are no oppressed proletariat workers then what the hell did you do to your country?

Honestly, I hate pointless small talk, so I try to break off greatings like this as soon as I can.

[nenjin]

My reasoning is: most people would probably rather be left alone if asked. People you're dealing with, like at a fast food place or something, probably just want to hand you your stuff and hear a moderately sincere "thank you" for it.

Or they might enjoy being treated like human beings for a change.
Bleh, must be cultural differences.

I believe that's what the thank you is for.

[The Merchant Of Menace]

You said my name! I was wondering what you wanted!!

[ToonyMan]

You said my name! I was wondering what you wanted!!

NOW YOU'RE GETTING ANGRY WITH MEEEEEEEEEEE