Am canadian. thank you comment section.
this post was submitted on 02 Nov 2023
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People being thankful to the objects that make their life so much better ought to be the norm.
It's a reminder of how impotent we truly are without them.
Appreciating something that improves your life makes sense. Saying “thank you” to an inanimate object seems pointless.
It’s a vocalization of gratitude. It’s pointless except for the fact that you’re a social animal and saying things influences how you think
Well, yeah. That’s what the first sentence of my comment was about.
how would you be appreciative of an inanimate object?
Just by being glad you have it/glad it exists.
and why expressing It verbally would be a weird thing, everyone does things a little bit differently don't you agree?
I did not say “weird”. I said “seems pointless”.
I was careful to avoid judgmental or insulting language. My phrasing suggested that the issue might be ignorance on my part, not because someone else was being “weird”.
I’d appreciate it if you didn’t put words in my mouth.
Do you not curse out the desk when you stub your toe on it?
Well yeah but that guy's an asshole
Impotent? God i hope not...
Anons date was a Canadian.
Could be Marie Kondo
I was thinking about Marie Kondo. I believe she touched on something deep and spiritual there. We have a problem with utilitarianism and materialism in Western society. The distress we experience when throwing things out is the result of the disconnect between our attachment to an object, and the 'knowledge' that it's "just a thing". Marie gave people permission to formally end a relationship with the thing, which at least allows for some closure.
It's probably psychologically healthier, and the environment would probably be in better condition, if we interacted with 'things' as beings worthy of our thanks. (In the end, a utilitarian argument.)
Its funny cuz it reminds me of how I'm polite and courteous with ChatGPT. I don't do it cuz I think it "cares" but rather I want to limit the amount of times and instances where I am not engaging with anyone or thing respectfully and in a smooth way
I mean, it seems pretty normalized to #curse# at inanimate objects when you aren't satisfied with them...
What is ftm?
Trans, female to male.
First Time Mother
I talk to inanimate objects and my dogs a lot. Roommates always think I'm talking to them.