Why do people say “thanking you”?
Call me picky but I don’t think narrating your actions in real-time has any advantage over the traditional method of communication. I first heard this when I worked in retail. I would serve someone and afterward they would say “thanking you!”.
Wait a second, did you just put in extra effort to say something differently? Am I supposed to go along with it? Do I respond with “saying goodbye now”, or “I am currently hoping you enjoy your evening!”? Do I take it further? How about when bagging your groceries I say “scanning your milk… scanning your bread… scanning your tomatoes… awaiting your payment of $16.50 now…”
Just an observation.