I'm soft-spoken so I'd say around 30% of the people I meet don't hear me in public situations or when there's any noise around us.
One time a guy opened a door for me, and I said, "thank you".
A second later, he sarcastically responded, "YOOOOUUU'RRRRRRE WELLLLLCOMMMME!"
He obviously hadn't heard me thank him and thought I had said nothing at all.
I'm working on speaking more loudly, but...what a douche.
(as for "you're welcome," I normally say, "no problem" instead)
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