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Saying Thank You for No Reason!

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The guy in the video was trying to elicit responses just by saying "thank you" without a specific request...it's funny that most people first responded with a surprised "for what?" but later gave a formal "you're welcome" response, as if they're trying to end/escape the awkward interaction?

Posted by Christy Lei on February 22, 2021

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Problems with Labov's Department Store Study

This comic plays with a potential problem in Labov's department store RA study.