Why do drivers never say thank you when you help them out?

[LustForLife_xuxu]

I've never understood what's so hard about just saying a simple thank you when someone let's you go past or waits for you to drive by. People just drive past without a thank you and it's bizzare to me. Do they feel higher up than the people letting them go, or could it just be simply forgetting? Maybe people might take this as a small reminder and remember to thank others. A small actions can go a long way. Enjoy your day!

[Dargil]

I disagree with your premise. Many do say thank you.

[LustForLife_xuxu]

Maybe it's just my area then
Thanks for your imput

[Dargil]

I used to live in New England and nobody ever said thank you. But since I have lived in the south, people have a lot more courtesy. A lot more respect and a lot more politeness.

[OddBeMe]

Because cars can’t talk and drivers have no PA systems.

I wave to try to thank people all the time, but it’s 50/50 if they see it.

[Anonymous]

I don’t know where you’re from but in my country literally almost everyone does this.

[LustForLife_xuxu]

England but different areas are different

[LustForLife_xuxu]

What's your country?

[Opinion Owner]

I’m from Wales

[LustForLife_xuxu]

Ahh I see the both in UK

[Opinion Owner]

Yepp!

[jahaims]

You shouldn't expect or want a thank you for doing basic things

[LustForLife_xuxu]

It's nice though if somone goes out of their way to do something that's not always convenient for them to help others

[Dargil]

But people should want to say thank you when they have been helped out.

[In_Trance]

You answered your own question. It's the small actions. Once you drive, you'll notice them