I am Pavlov's dog

[robinbloke]

I bough some milk this morning, exciting huh? However my conditioned response whilst on semi-autopilot to work was amusing, if worrying.
Assistant: Thats (X) please.
(I hand her (X) and stand waiting)
Pause
Assistant: (X) Thank you.
I nod, wait.
Pause.
Assistant: (X) Thank you.
I blink, realise that my programmed response whereby I should be getting some change at this point isn't going to happen as I actually gave her exact change, then mumble apologies and bimble out.

Excellent, I have managed to program controlled responses in myself.

Woof.

Comments

Borach da; Pavlov Dewi.

[jonnyargles.livejournal.com]

I'm pathologically incapable of getting off a bus without saying thank you to the driver.

Re: Borach da; Pavlov Dewi.

[senji.livejournal.com]

I sometimes don't say thank-you if the driver has been a complete idiot.

Re: Borach da; Pavlov Dewi.

[jonnyargles.livejournal.com]

See, that's why it's pathological. At the least, I have to say "'K you", which could be taken either way.

[dennyd.livejournal.com]

*laughs* Neat  :)

[karohemd.livejournal.com]

It's just a matter of habit, that's all.
The same way you always take the right turns when driving home when you have a set route each day. If you should happen to go on that road but want to go somewhere else, you most likely will have to force yourself to e.g. not take a left when you usually do.