Younger veterans feel uncomfortable when told thank you for service: Poll
Younger veterans feel uncomfortable when told thank you for service: Poll
A majority of younger veterans said they feel uncomfortable when they are told “thank you for your service,” a new poll found. Ahead of Veterans Day on Saturday, a survey found disparities between …
A majority of younger veterans said they feel uncomfortable when they are told “thank you for your service,” a new poll found.
Ahead of Veterans Day on Saturday, a survey found disparities between young military members and their older counterparts in how they prefer to be recognized for their service.
Among younger military members and veterans — age 18 to 29 — 70 percent said they feel uncomfortable or awkward when they are thanked for their service. Only 24 percent of older members, 65 years and up, say the same, the Endeavor Analytics and YouGov poll found.
“This data shows that military service members and our veterans want Americans to go beyond small talk to connect with them on a deeper level, including learning more about their service, honoring each veteran’s service in ways in which they feel comfortable talking about it,” Robert F. Whittle Jr., retired Army major general and United Services Automobile Association (USAA) chief of staff, said in a statement.
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It’s extremely uncomfortable. I got thanked on base while I was in PT gear buying alcohol.
The correct gear to be wearing to get alcohol for sure.
False.
Silkies and PT belt are proper attire for buying alcohol. Don't forget your battle buddy.
You must be a Marine lol /s
What? Was this an active duty base?! I’d imagine this person just sitting at the front gate thanking every car.
It was on an active base but it was a high school student that might have been there on a field trip or something. All I know is that I hated every moment of the interaction lol.