• angrystego@lemmy.world
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    11 months ago

    It’s a way to say thank you when there’s many people thanking one person. Just like in theatre, at a concert. I know it from guided tours as well.

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        11 months ago

        It’s a question of custom. But it’s a nice custom that says thanks, so I don’t understand why so many people are averse to it. I think it would be nice to applaud a bus driver. It’s just not usually done. I happen to get applauded occasionally both at work and during my hobby and I love when it happens!