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Therein lies the difference. In your system it is compulsory. In ours it is ultimately voluntary, hence the thanks. That being said, folks should know better than to thank a sailing ship hat wearer unless it is the USS Constitution.

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Omentree@sopuli.xyz ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago
Even if it is voluntary, what exactly are you thanking them for when you thank them for their service? Very confused.

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- PaperTowel@lemmy.blue ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago
  For me its just how we were raised, my dad did, my grandpa did, his grandpa did. It’s more like blessing someone after they sneeze more than anything. However if its in older person I do make sure to be more sincere when thanking them, just out if respect
  
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- galloog1@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago
  Their service to the country. It’s not a great deal to put your life on the line for an average paycheck. Public service is still viewed as service, even if of military.
  
  This doesn’t apply when you are forced because you didn’t choose to do it.
  
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