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I was taught to answer You're welcome when someone says Thank you to me.  Now on American tv I hear Thank you as the answer to Thank you.  When to use which one?  Thank you .

Clive · Accepted Answer

Fred: Thank you.
John: Thank you.
This sounds like John has helped Fred in some way, and that Fred has helped John.

Note also that there are times when no response to 'Thank you' is necessary,.

Fivejedjon · Answer

CliveJohn: Thank you.This sounds like John has helped Fred in some way, and that Fred has helped John.

In that context, Anon. John would stress the 'you' of 'Thank you'.

CalifJim · Answer

AnonymousI was taught to answer You're welcome when someone says Thank you to me. Now on American tv I hear Thank you as the answer to Thank you. When to use which one? Thank you .

This is quite common for television interviews in the U.S. The host says "Thank you". The guest who has just been interviewed says "Thank you", "Thank you for having me on (your program)", "My pleasure", or "You're welcome". They are all standard closings for someone who has just been interviewed, and they are virtually meaningless formulas.

It's possible you heard the double "Thank you" in that context, though it is sometimes used elsewhere as well.

CJ

Anonymous · Answer

It doesn't matter how you reply. There is no strict rule about it.

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