up north
So I noticed this when I was here two years ago... cashiers in stores up here don't say "thank you" when they give your your receipt and/or change. Now, I'm totally used to receiving a "thank you" and always reply with another "thank you." Really, its an automatic thing. Back in Texas, cashiers always thank you and you thank them back... its simple. Here I always end up being the only one who says it. Sometimes I get a "you're welcome," but more often I get something like, "uh-huh.. sure." What's up with that? Is this a northern thing or just a cashiers in the Safeways and CVS's of DC thing? Either way, I hope I never become jaded like these people and stop being polite.
However, I also hope I'm never like our dear Texas governor quoted in this NY Times article:
"By the grace of God, we could be the ones who have this extraordinary need," Mr. Perry said. "This happened hundreds of miles to our west; these are our neighbors. These are people in need and Texas is going to do everything we can in our power to help."
Hmm... I didn't know there was a hurricane in New Mexico, too. I should call to make sure my family and friends in El Paso are alright and not flooded...
...in shame over our governor's stupidity, that is.