The expression “It was the least I could do” means that your actions were very small you did the bare minimum to help the person. Speaker 2: “I’m sure you’d do the same for me.” 11. Speaker 1: “Thanks again for helping me move. You’re telling the person thanking you that you know they would also help you if you needed it. While this has a slightly more casual tone than some of the others on this list, it’s still on the formal side. Speaker 2: “The pleasure is all mine.” 10. Speaker 1: “Thanks so much for agreeing to have dinner with me. If you respond to someone with this expression, you’re more or less saying that it’s you who should be thanking them, as you got more enjoyment out of the situation than they did. Speaker 2: “Pleased to be of assistance.” 9. Speaker 1: “Thank you for your quick service delivering the sofa I purchased.” This expression is quite a formal way to say “You’re welcome,” but it really just means “Happy to help.” Make sure you’re not using this in everyday situations (e.g., if someone thanks you for holding the door open for them).
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Now that you know what to say instead of “You’re welcome” in an informal setting, here are some different ways to say it in more formal situations, such as in an important business meeting with clients you’ve just met or in a professional email. Speaker 1: “Thanks for sending me those great photos of the wedding I can’t believe I didn’t take any.”
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The expression “You bet” is sometimes used as a positive response to a request it’s similar to saying “Sure.” But you can also say it in response to a thank you it’s kind of similar to saying “No problem.” How to use it Speaker 2: “Of course! I meant every word.” 7. Speaker 1: “I’m so grateful for the wonderful reference letter you wrote for my college application.” What this basically means is “Of course you’re welcome to my help.” How to use it Typically, you’d say “Of course” in response to a yes/no question, but it’s used a little differently here. Speaker 1: “Thanks for the cookies! Oatmeal raisin is my favorite.”
In other words, whatever good deed you did doesn’t need to be mentioned at all. This response expresses the idea that your actions were so insignificant that you don’t even need to be thanked. Speaker 1: “You really helped me out by bringing the appetizers to the party-thanks so much!” Telling someone, “It was nothing” is another casual way to express that your actions were insignificant and not a big deal. Speaker 2: “No worries! We weren’t using it.” 4.
Speaker 1: “Thank you for lending us your tent for camping last weekend.”
This response is very similar to “No problem.” It expresses that the person thanking you hasn’t caused you any trouble and shouldn’t give it another thought. Speaker 2: “Anytime! I know it’s hard to find childcare.” 3. Speaker 1: “Thanks again for watching my kids while I was at my appointment.” Want someone to feel comfortable asking you for more favors in the future? Then respond with “Anytime”-meaning you’ll help them whenever they need it. Speaker 2: “No prob! It was on my way.” 2. Speaker 1: “Thanks for driving me home today. If you want to get really informal, you can even throw in a “No prob!” How to use it This super-casual alternative to “You’re welcome” conveys that your helpful actions weren’t an inconvenience at all. The first seven responses on our list are all appropriate in an informal context, such as thanking a friend, co-worker or barista at a local coffee shop. Oh, BTW: It’s always “ You’re welcome,” and never “Your welcome,” despite what you might see written on social media! Depending on the situation and the person you’re talking to, another response might work just as well-or even better. The situation is similar to using English idioms so that you could talk like a native speaker.īelow, we’ll discuss some different ways to say “You’re welcome” and give you examples of when and how to use them.
While that may be the traditional answer when someone says “Thank you,” it’s definitely not the only one. For example, have you ever thanked an English speaker for doing something nice or helpful? You might have noticed that they don’t always respond with “You’re welcome.” If you’re currently learning English, you’ve probably realized that there are lots of ways to say the same thing.
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