Dear Annie: Responding to 'Thank you for your service'
Dear Annie: I proudly served in the military for nearly 40 years, and during that time, I experienced a wide range of challenges and rewards. Now, in civilian life, whenever people find out about my service, their immediate response is often, “Thank you for your service.”
Dear Annie: I find myself unsure of how to respond when people say ‘thank you for your service’
I don’t want to come off as dismissive or ungrateful, but I also struggle to convey how much their acknowledgment means to me.
Dear Annie: Veteran doesn't know what to say when people thank him for his service
First and foremost, I want to say thank you for your service. Take a moment to let that gratitude sink in. Think about why they’re saying “thank you”; it’s
Dear Annie: Veteran not sure what to say to thanks for service
Do you have any advice on how I can respond in a way that feels more genuine and meaningful, both for myself and for those who express their thanks?
Dear Annie: 40-year military veteran still struggles with accepting gratitude
Dear Wondering: First and foremost, I want to say thank you for your service. Take a moment to let that gratitude sink in. Think about why they’re saying “thank you”; it’s because you made immense sacrifices and put your life on the line for your country. That’s something for which we are all deeply grateful.
Dear Annie: Military veteran struggles with how to respond to those offering thanks for service
In today's Dear Annie column, a 40-year military veteran seeks advice on how to respond to those who say "thank you for your service."
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Dear Annie: How can a service member respond to the thanks given?
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Dear Annie: Finding the Right Words
Thank you for your service.” I find myself unsure of how to respond. Simply saying, “You’re welcome” feels inadequate.
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As a Marine veteran, I've heard the "thank you for your service" phrase again and again, especially during Veterans Day celebrations. Maybe I should feel honored, but more often, I feel ...