AFTER A WEEK of celebrating all that is obviously Irish, we’ve been wondering about the more obtuse stuff that makes this country, eh… great.

You know: radio death notices, flat 7up to cure all ailments, the decision to ‘go out’ or to ‘go out out’ and

And, of course, thanking the bus driver as you alight. But is this something *all* of us do?

We need to know… Do you thank the bus driver every time you disembark?

Poll Results:

Yes, I literally can't stop myself (17883)

The odd time, if the notion takes me (1668)

Only if s/he's got me to my destination on time (665)

No (439)

Yes, I literally can't stop myself
Only if s/he's got me to my destination on time
The odd time, if the notion takes me
No

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Fun poll: Do you thank the bus driver?

Poll Results:

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