Originally Posted by MadQuilter
I think it's an infringement on someone's privacy to interrupt dinner just because they are wearing a uniform and would not find it appropriate. I find those kinds of displays generally awkward.
I do it all the time.
I am ex-Navy, my six brothers are all ex-Navy and ex-Air Force, my son is ex-Army, my daughter is ex-Air Force. All my ex-husbands were military too, and all our parents including the women were Service too.
There is no misunderstanding in this family of what recognition for military service means.
No reason to make a display of it, just walk by and say "Thank you so much" and everyone around knows exactly what you mean. Maybe shake a hand, maybe not.
Additionally, after the hurricanes ripped through here, Katrina and Rita, all the locals made a point of thanking all the energy service and phone service and cell service and police and fire and construction folks who came down here to recover us.
And I have never gotten anything but a smile and a nod or a "Thank you" in return.
Thank you is always correct.
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