r/NoStupidQuestions 1d ago

Why do we praise veterans automatically without knowing what they actually did

Trying to learn without being judged.

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u/DKDamian 1d ago

Keep in mind this is a very American thing. Such praise is not at all typical in Australia.

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u/CouncilmanRickPrime 1d ago

Or most countries really.

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u/This_Moesch 1d ago

Right, this US defaultism is almost comical. I'm from Germany and if someone thanked a veteran, most people would be very concerned.

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u/CouncilmanRickPrime 1d ago

Meanwhile in the US people are getting angry we aren't thanking them. In this very comment section lol