Why is it soo difficult to say thanks.....

Saying thanks or bless you or even a simple hello is not common in all cultures. Maybe others should adapt to American culture, but that is another topic entirely. I just read an article today about how non-Spanish speaking people in Miami are slowly leaving. Some think that everyone should speak English in public.

Keep in mind that fake, insincere people who always say flattering things can be less meaningful than the silent types.

THANK YOU for sharing your thoughts with the rest of us!

I had to throw my 2 cents in here. My husband and I drive up together, and have tried in vain to pick up a rider at either the Rte 3 lot or at Rt 17. Usually when we get there (6:30 or so), there's a long line of cars and not a rider in sight. Thus, we've taken to driving up to 610 and picking up riders there (never a problem). We appreciate the heads up that cars are going to our location (Rosslyn) and will usually offer Crystal City as an alternative. I also have to laugh when I hear slugs talking amongst themselves in line about our car (we drive a MINI Cooper). People wrinkle up their noses and refuse to ride in that "itty bitty thing", however most riders have been pleasantly surprised by the legroom and general comfort.

And I guess we've been lucky thus far. Everyone has said thank you, and been generally pleasant. Maybe it's because the ungrateful SOB's won't get in our car. If that's the case... whew!! Maybe we'll give more consideration before trading in our car for a more slug-friendly sedan.

Are you kidding me [:0], there are numerous cars with waiting in YOUR slug line going to the same place! [:0]. That must be awesome! Down at Rt-3 in Fredericksburg the waiting cars are few and very far between. When they come we show our appriciation and hop in and enjoy the ride. Waiting cars...must be nice [:D]

I have had the friendly "heads up" notices (and appreciate them), but many more of the annoyed, "Everyone in front of you is going there too!" reactions. Also, listening to the slugs telling eachother, "They are all going to xxx. Don't know why they can't take some of us to yyy." I just smile and move up. Not a good way to start the day. [;)]

Today Pouring rain all morning, I picked up slugs from Bob's to 18th and F.

This lady arrives reads my destination sign(I created one so I dont have to roll the window) and gets in the passenger front seat, I say good morning she doesnt reply. Rude.

Then when I drop her off at her destination, she gets out of the car and doesnt even say THANK YOU, not a word, nothing.

would it hurt to say thank you? She just got a free ride, she saved gas $$$, she saved parking $$, no wear and tear on her car, she didnt stand in the rain.

Ungrateful people drive me nuts. Argggggggggghhhhhhhhhhhh!!!