I also looked at the charter to see if there is convention of thanking
people where appropriate. There isn't. My apologies for thanking you. I
shall not contribute further to this sub-thread.

Steve that comes naturally from a good upbringing. I have the same problem
myself in 'trying' not to thank someone. It becomes so un-natural. :-((
However that is the way of life now. Very very sad.

Mike