Saying Thank You

[emmie]

when someone has solved your crossword or helped with a problem, it's only manners
after all, so why do some not do it.

[Jackdaw33]

Some people think that TIA (thanks in advance) at the end of the question absolves them from any further comment.

[Calibax]

It is a bit rude, I agree. Some think it's enough to thank in advance in the question. I suppose some are just not as well-mannered.

[emmie]

a ta or thanks is sufficient, same as when your out and about, suprising how many people don't do it.

[Cloverjo]

I get a bit annoyed by TIA, too. Silly really, but it doesn't take much to post a quick thank you afterwards.

[andy-hughes]

It's because the AB is a microcosm of society - some people are polite, some people are rude - that the way it is.

[Mamyalynne]

It's nice but not too important - I often think people post a query then go out, do other things etc.

[bednobs]

it's a question and answer site. people ask questions and get answers - no need for TIA or a thanks afterwards IMO.
I think some responders like being the first to answer/ the best answer anyway, so they get their own rewards :)

[emmie]

mamy, you are probably right, but once back in can easily post a ta to their problem/crossword

[ummmm]

I agree with bednobs...

Also, people ask questions on multiple sites so completely forget they've asked once they've got their answer.

[OldBather]

I think good manners have practically ceased to exist emmie. It's harder for me (being 70) as I can well remember when manners counted for something.Yes,they might have been a bit restricting,but at least you knew where you were.

[mikey4444]

Most do Emmie, in my experience.

[ummmm]

Oldbather - I live close to a boys school so meet them in the shop daily, all are nothing but polite.