I have the affliction of not being able to stop myself from saying "thanks, you too," when someone says something polite even though it doesn't really fit the situation. Let me give you an example. The guy collecting and ripping movie theater tickets, hands me my stub and says, "enjoy the show." Now here is where I'll automatically respond, "thanks, you too!" Then there's that awkward stare when I realize he's not watching a movie, I am, and he doesn't want to be rude and correct me either so he just nods at the blond girl and I walk away rolling my eyes skyward in annoyance at myself.
When the waitress goes, "enjoy your meal," I again say "thanks, you too." Grr.
It probably started by me getting used to saying "thanks, you too," to people when they wished me a good day, there it applies at least, but then my standard response became contagious I guess.
PS: We hate Ed Duggan and his manipulative journalism. No "thanks, you too" for him.
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