Random, once again

Took the bus to school today and I've noticed yet another curiosity about the English. People thank the driver when getting off the bus here! Although one explanation might be that the passengers are simply glad to be still alive (not too improbable from what I've experienced so far), my other observations lead to a different explanation: I think the Brits are just more polite than the Germans. The phrase 'thank you' can be heard all over, so it's not surprise to hear it on the bus. But then, I want to be thanked for for paying 1.50 for a one way trip. By the way, my bus ticket always says 'Adult Single'. Great, it's not bad enough that the bus driver knows, he also has to rub it in. Thanks, mate.
The weather pisses me off. When I looked outside the window this morning, it was raining, so I took my coat, but as soon as I stepped out of the house I realised that the temperature was quite mild despite the heavy rain and wind. While the coat did protect me from the rain, I sweated underneath, which is not how it is supposed to be, is it? Went to Waitose to do some shopping after school and got a free shower on my way home. Quite silly actually, since I had an umbrella in my bag, but my hands were busy carrying shopping bags, so I got soaked.
School was unspectacular, although some pupils of year 10 amused me, for they are clearly in the middle of puberty: lost for words, blushing, and giggling on the way out. They probably couldn't believe that they just spoke German.