Originally Posted by andset1191

I have a silly system:

Poor service, I state "goodbye" on disembarking.
Average service, I state "thank you and goodbye".
Excellent service gets a "Thank you for all your lovely hospitality, have a good day and goodbye."
And below poor service means I offer no eye contact and don't utter a word.

It makes me feel better, if nothing else.

Originally Posted by Paralytic

Is it just me, or does anyone else say thank-you to the crew standing at the door as you depart, even if that person never served you during the flight?

I always find myself doing it, it always feels funny, but it is somehow better than just walking off and saying nothing.