Why I’m Polite to Something That Doesn’t Care

I Say Thank You to AI. It’s Not Weird, It’s Strategic.

I have always believed that being polite is easy and that I should find ways to extend politeness to others in every interaction. I say, “Please and Thank You.” I open doors and hold them for others, and on occasion, I am acknowledged with a shy nod of the head from a passerby or maybe even a “Thank You.” To me, that is a nice reward for such a simple g…