Response to being thanked for status
Jan 1, 2018, 7:41 pm
#1
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Join Date: Oct 2017
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Response to being thanked for status
Random topic but how do you all typically respond when an employee thanks you for whatever medallion status you are?
Saying "thank you" in response to being thanked feels weird, but certainly better than "you're welcome." Anything clever or witty?
Saying "thank you" in response to being thanked feels weird, but certainly better than "you're welcome." Anything clever or witty?
Jan 1, 2018, 7:56 pm
#2
Join Date: May 2006
Location: GA
Programs: VA-PLT, QF-GLD, DL-GM, UA-ex1K, AA-exPLT, HH-DM, IHG-PLT, MR-GLD
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I usually say 'Oh, that's my brother. I'm just flying under his name so I can get this great seat!' 
Seriously, I never know what to say. I don't really like the attention, but at the same time I appreciate the effort and it usually means it will be a good flight.
Seriously, I never know what to say. I don't really like the attention, but at the same time I appreciate the effort and it usually means it will be a good flight.
Jan 1, 2018, 9:18 pm
#4
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Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: SEA (the REAL Washington); occasionally in the other Washington (DCA area)
Programs: DL PM 1.57MM; AS MVPG 100K
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I’ll generally acknowledge “Thanks for being Platinum Medallion” with a quick nod and maybe a bit of a smile; on the other hand, “Thanks for being a Million-Miler” (with or without mention of PM) gets a broader (but somewhat wry) smile and a response along the lines of “Yeah, it’s been quite a ride for 20-some years ...”
Jan 1, 2018, 9:32 pm
#7
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: CLT
Programs: Pre✓, Delta DM, Hilton LT Diamond, Mariott Plat, PC Gold, National EE, Hertz PC
Posts: 1,655
A quick "Thank you" in return.
If I have time I'll thank them for their hard work at what can sometimes be a thankless job. I've worked with the public before myself and can sympathize with them and the crap they often have to put up with; showing empathy goes a long way with people.
If I have time I'll thank them for their hard work at what can sometimes be a thankless job. I've worked with the public before myself and can sympathize with them and the crap they often have to put up with; showing empathy goes a long way with people.
Jan 1, 2018, 10:01 pm
#10
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Atlanta Metro
Programs: DL , AC, BA, Hhonors Diamond, IH Platinum, Bonvoy Gold, Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 2,351
I usually don't say anything in return, but now that you've brought it to my attention, I think next time I'll tell him/her, "It was a complete accident."
