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Anyone else hate when people hold a door open for them?

Shining Star

Shining Star

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May 14, 2019
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I don't want to have to look at a random person and say thank you every time I go in somewhere at the same time as someone because they held the door open for me. And just now I neglected to thank a man who held a door open and got a very sarcastic "you're welcome." I just want to be left alone when I'm walking around. Anyone else?
 
Dark Knight

Dark Knight

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Oct 25, 2017
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No that's a really weird thing, but to each their own I suppose.

It's honestly not a big deal and just something nice/courteous we do for our fellow humans.

edit: and I'm as introverted as they come, but I still don't see the big deal
 
WascallyWabbit

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Oct 25, 2017
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Eh, don't be such a grump. But it is pretty petty for someone to say "you're welcome" if you don't say thanks.
 
Lupercal

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Jan 9, 2018
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You can always just nod next time if acknowledging another human's courtesy towards you is to much.
 
PlanetSmasher

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Oct 25, 2017
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...no. Why would I be upset that someone else is being considerate? There are enough dickheads in the world already - it's nice to know some people aren't.
 
I am a Bird

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Oct 31, 2017
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No, I have no problems with people being nice and opening the door for me. When the situation is reversed I try to thank the people as it is a nice gesture. Especially if I had stuff in my hands.

There really isn't anything to get mad about. Its a free open door.
 
thekonamicode

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Oct 27, 2017
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Door holder opener person here,

I don't care if you smile, or say thank you or nod of anything. I'm just going to hold this door regardless.
 
mbpm

mbpm

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Oct 25, 2017
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I just nod to them so I don't have to talk.

I find it more annoying if they hold the door open from a distance bc then i feel like I need to hurry to get in the door.
 

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I also dread human interaction, but the door thing isn't that big of a deal for me. I only hate it when I'm like 20+ feet away and the person still holds the door for me, so I have to pick up my pace to make it less awkward.
 
Isilia

Isilia

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Mar 11, 2019
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That's a weird one. I'm shocked when anyone actually does it.

I walk with a cane and people still slam doors in my face. I can deal with someone being friendly for a change
 
Kapryov

Kapryov

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Oct 27, 2017
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I'm sorry, but I always hold open doors for people if I'm nearby.
I don't expect a thankyou though.

It's nice when people do it for me too, I thank them and move on. Working in an office this kind of thing is every day life for me, but that's just my own experience.
 
Westbahnhof

Westbahnhof

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Oct 27, 2017
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Shining Star said:
And just now I neglected to thank a man who held a door open and got a very sarcastic "you're welcome."
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Guy is a dick, not wanting that is normal.
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Shining Star said:
I don't want to have to look at a random person and say thank you every time I go in somewhere at the same time as someone because they held the door open for me.
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That's weird, to me. What's the problem with (barely) looking at someone and saying "thanks"? It's not even conversation, I don't see the issue.
 
caliph95

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Oct 25, 2017
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Yes I also hate when people are being nice and considerate to me that in no way inconvenience me
 
Weiss

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In Canada we have standoffs where we both try to open doors.
 
Officer Big Mac

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Oct 28, 2017
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Yes. Unless they're literally a step or two behind you then fine. But dont make them run because they feel bad you're holding the door open like a dumbass.
 
EssBeeVee

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Oct 25, 2017
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trying to figure out this thread but im just going to go ahead and just leave the door open for a second. stare straight at the person face and close it as they approach.

but when im on the other end sometimes im a mile away and i see them hold the door so i pretend to stop and wait for someone as i pretend to check my phone.
 
HeartlessNobody2134

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May 10, 2018
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No but I guess I shouldn't be surprised someone on here hates other people being kind.

Damn what a random and dumb thing to get upset about.
 
Reddaye

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Mar 24, 2018
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No, I get annoyed when people are rude and DON'T hold the door open for me, and graciously thank people when they do. I don't care if people thank me when I do it for them, but I do appreciate the sentiment when someone does.

It must be hard being so introverted :-/
 
ReAxion

ReAxion

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Oct 26, 2017
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It's fine.

I don't like watching people hustle when I hold the door for them. I've already committed to this no matter how long you take!
 
ISWThunder

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Oct 30, 2017
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No, it's the opposite. I sometimes find it odd when people say thank you when they're right behind me.

What was I going to do, not open the door? Or close it really quickly so you have to open it, too?
 
RadzPrower

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Jan 19, 2018
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No, and I also hold open the door for people with zero expectations of any acknowledgement either though. I don't even know if people say anything when I open the door because I just do it and don't even think about it.

Similarly, I just say a quick "thank you" without even thinking about it or having to have any real sort of interpersonal interaction.

It's not unreasonable in either case unless you just have crippling anxiety or fear of people...in which case I don't know how you go out at all.
 
Kolya

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Jan 26, 2018
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I'm as socially awkward as they come (autistic to boot) but it takes no effort to say thank you to someone for showing a bit of human decency.

Even on my worst days this is something that I would never avoid, it's rude.
 
Finale Fireworker

Finale Fireworker

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Oct 25, 2017
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Holding the door open for someone is an elementary human courtesy that everyone should do.

You are not obligated to say thank you or make eye contact or have a resulting interaction with someone, though. I think you should say thank you but if you can't or don't want to that's your prerogative.

That person is also an asshole for giving you grief for not saying thank you. It isn't a transaction. Courtesy should beget courtesy but you shouldn't expect something in return either.
 
Nostremitus

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Nov 15, 2017
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Not at all, it's a nice gesture and shows, even for a moment, that not all of humanity are completely self involved.

While mutual courtesy and respect isn't required, it is the polite thing to do. They just stopped what they were doing to be nice to you, the least you can do is utter a single sylllible as you pass.
 
D23

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Oct 25, 2017
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Wtf. ? I love holding the door for strangers at Starbucks and greeting them good morning
 
Glasgow Mega-Snake

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Oct 28, 2017
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Not really, no

I tend to be socially awkward and don't really approach strangers if I don't have to. But I still think holding a door open is a nice gesture. saying thank you doesn't take that much effort

Would you prefer if people slammed the door in your face?
 
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