Anything or anyone. Being polite to your surroundings reflects in your surroundings.
Did you thank your keyboard for letting you type this comment?
No. I would not consider that a useful form of politeness towards an object (but, clearly, others disagree). I chose to wash hands, clean the keyboard regularly and steer clear of abusing it in other ways.
Did you thank your keyboard for letting you type this comment?
No. I would not consider that a useful form of politeness towards an object (but, clearly, others disagree). I chose to wash hands, clean the keyboard regularly and steer clear of abusing it in other ways.