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This is the most non-issue article I've seen in a long time. We're apparently seeing a language shift between generations and the argument really comes down to "kids these days". If retailers thought this was important, they'd set a policy on it.
I found it really interesting. As a Canadian, I always found it jarring getting an "mmhmm" in response to my "thank you".
Canadians are generally so conditioned to be polite that we both say sorry after stepping on someone else's foot: the person being stepped on saying sorry for getting in the way, naturally!
Saying "you're welcome" to a "thank you" is as automatic as a "you too!" after an "I hope you have a good day!"
Hearing that Americans consider "thank you" rude made me rethink my cultural biases. I literally just thought Americans didn't value politeness as much, but now I'm questioning that prejudice.
I wonder if this is also a regional thing. I can’t recall having someone respond with an mmhmm. Perhaps it’s pretty pervasive in other places.