How does one respond to...

just doing my job? said with a wink.....

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A think a gentle smile and nod would be sufficient.

That's what I'd do.

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A simple "You are welcome" is all that is required.

Edited on December 2, 2008 at 7:59 AM Quote

It is most certainly not arrogant. He is in service to this country and totally deserves the thank yous.

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DebMorgan wrote:Hi Blaza! He thinks You're Welcome sounds a little arrogant ??

I dunno Deb. I don't think it sounds arrogant at all. Considering what he does every day. People are thanking him for defending your country and that is what he is doing. The people thanking him know he is part of a team and not only are they thanking him but also those who have gone before him. I think a simple 'You're welcome' from the heart would be just the ticket...IMO..

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Tell him to drop and give me 20...

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Good morning Kya. :)

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LOL, good ol mom..

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They always find good reason for the push ups. If it weren't for the letters it would be for something else. Like breathing too loud rofl..

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Mornin Larry :-)

Haha omg Deb.. I woulda been dead the first day...I can't do 2 pushups let alone THAT many..lol

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funny , as a vetran i dont recall ever being in that situation :)
but if i ever was probably would ve just done what it seems most are sayin ,
"your welcome" and "have a great day"

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He could just say, I'm proud to serve this country, thank you for expressing your appreciation.

Edited on December 2, 2008 at 10:09 AM Quote

I think soldiers have a high level of humility and perhaps saying "you're welcome" feels wrong to them because they don't necessarily consider themselves heroes, like we do. I know when someone thanks me for doing something that I don't feel requires thanks, it embarrasses me - so multiply that by 60 gazillion and I might understand his perspective.

If he feels he has to say 'something', I think the response that he would be most comfortable with from those provided, would be Tanya's "just doin' my job... "

With that said, "You're welcome" does not seem arrogant to me either. Not even remotely. But I DO see where that comes from.

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DebMorgan wrote:It's happened everytime we've been out together and he's in uniform. It happened when he was at the airport last week flying home, when we were at a restaurant having dinner, at the mall shopping.....as a mom, it makes my heart swell with pride when someone stops to thank him.

And it should swell with pride. So many young men IMO babies at the age they are going off to protect our Country.

He should feel proud for what he is doing. Has done.

More people should express to these young men how much we appreciate them.

Back in the time of Vietnam those men were forgotten.

That should never happen again.

He should be able to say You're Welcome and not feel uncomfortable.

What he is doing not everyone can say they did. I also thank him.. :)

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Novella wrote:I think soldiers have a high level of humility and perhaps saying "you're welcome" feels wrong to them because they don't necessarily consider themselves heroes, like we do. I know when someone thanks me for doing something that I don't feel requires thanks, it embarrasses me - so multiply that by 60 gazillion and I might understand his perspective.

If he feels he has to say 'something', I think the response that he would be most comfortable with from those provided, would be Tanya's "just doin' my job... "

With that said, "You're welcome" does not seem arrogant to me either. Not even remotely. But I DO see where that comes from.

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those folks over there and their families are owed a great deal of gratitude for the sacrifices they are making....
some give all and all give some.....

isn't it strange how people who just automatically do the right thing.....and live to serve are so uncomfortable with getting thanks and praise for doing just what seems right........?

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i spent 5 years in the armed forces.......in that time i drove green goddess fire engines, when the firemen went on strike, i drove fuel tankers when those drivers went on strike, i drove army medic ambulances, when they went on strike ......i even drove the snow ploughs and rubbish bins when they went on strike....even water bowsers when there was a water strike......and you know something hun, i really cant recall anyone saying thank you to me.......but if someone ever did, i would have simply said......well someones gotta do it ........

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What he is doing is a "GREAT" sacrifice, especially for a young man. I think he should feel "proud" when he hears thanks. While we are sitting in our warm homes, enjoying normal life, he if giving his all. I would be honored to thank him.

Any of the ideas given here would suffice, I think.

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My Roomies are Navy S so they never get rocognized for anything cause those guys aren't supposed to be seen or heard .
and trust me they are good at being sneaky lol
my grandma said to one of them one time your a cocky sob aren't ya
he said well maam in my line of work either your cocky and know what the hell your doing or you and your team get hurt or worse and nobody ever in my unit has come home in a body bag yet .

you can ask your huibby and grandson in the service ya either know your shit or get hit !!!

and ever since that day Ryder Mckenzie has been one of my grandparents including my grandpa's most favorite person that's ever been with me that is lol

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so him saying thank you or that's my job isn't really being cocky or arrogant if he is good at what he does in the service
it's him agknowledging that he's good at what he does in the service and he has the confidense to say so !!!!

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ladylikepsych wrote:just doing my job? said with a wink.....

I have to agree.

When we went home on vacation, there were a few people that stopped my husband, thanked him and he just had a smile on his face and basically said that he was just doing his job :). It meant a lot to him...and me... I don't think saying "You're welcome" is arrogant at all. However, I CAN see how soldiers would feel uncomfortable saying it...because...to them, they are just "doing their job". I can also see them saying something like "Thank you, I really appreciate that". To me, that would be a really natural response.

Deb, I bet you are one proud momma :).

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He stands up straight, looks them in the eye and says
" I WOULD DO IT AGAIN, ANYTIME SIR/MA'AM." I love when people see me in my uniform and tell me that.GO ARMY!

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My brother is in the Army, and he came home at the end of August. I flew out to where he is stationed to see greet him when he came back from Iraq...

That week I spent with him, he was in his uniform a good portion of the time. EVERYWHERE we went, people thanked him for his service.

He politely said: Thank you, and Thank You for supporting us.

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How about--"Thank YOU for the support". What I loved most about this thread is that you said that it was happening all of the time. That is so wonderful, I hope he doing great Deb, and you can tell him that I thank him too!

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Was posting at the same time Michelle was! lol. So I will just say, "What she said"

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You know...that's perfect... "Thank YOU for your support." I like that :).

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