Do you thank the bus driver in the UK?

Do you thank the bus driver in the UK? Why do people in England thank the bus driver when they get off? They do this in the rest of the UK too, and in Ireland - not sure about the rest of Europe. It's just a cultural convention around politeness and etiquette; thanking someone for a service provided (including a paid service) is very customary in the UK.

How do drivers say thank you?

You don't want to distract yourself or the other driver while you wave your arm and mouth Thank you. I usually just raise my fingers a bit and give a little wave while keeping most of my hand on the steering wheel.

Why do British people thank bus drivers?

It's just a cultural convention around politeness and etiquette; thanking someone for a service provided (including a paid service) is very customary in the UK.

How do you thank the bus driver?

To thank the bus driver, press “B” on PC, or down on the D-pad on console. A little message will pop up in the global chat to say you've done so, and then you're free to jump out of the bus and onto the map. Looting a chest will then count towards your challenge completion.

Do you greet the bus driver?

A small survey of 77 drivers suggested a greeting from a passenger was meaningful to them, the researchers said. Of 116 passengers questioned at a bus station, 84% said they believed engaging with the driver had a positive impact, according to the findings.

Do you say thank you to bus drivers?

Bus drivers are people who take extra precautions and get people to where they need to go. So as riders, we can at least say thank you. It might not mean a lot to you, but it'll mean a lot to the driver. The proverb of thanking the bus driver is not only something you should do every once in a while, but every day.

How can I be respectful on a bus?

Do you thank the bus driver in America?

Does saying thank you upon exiting the bus, drive bus drivers nuts? No it won't. You'll surprise them as no one does but everyone should. Being thoughtful of others and thanking them for their service is good manners which everyone should work on to make this a better place to live in.

Do bus drivers like it when people say thank you?

There are those who think saying “Thanks” to your bus driver is ridiculous. And perhaps hearing the word all day starts being monotonous and annoying for some drivers. Others see it as a polite thing to do, especially it's heartfelt. Regardless, it happens, and people do notice it.