Double Entendres

Do you mean a different double entendre?

Hi,

I went to a funeral this summer. When the widow thanked me for coming, I automatically replied 'It was my pleasure'.

Clive

This thread seems to have practically disappeared, I had trouble finding it.

I had a good laugh at that Clive.....although the occasion of a funeral is not the appropriate time to crack up laughing.

Forbes, I was asking for a more appropriate alternative. One preferably without a double meaning.

"Thank you for your visit"? (for the first)

Then the guest might (safely, I think) add "It was my pleasure".

Hello Pieanne,

That sounds good after visiting somebody's house, but what about a television host thanking a guest?

"My pleasure," is an English response. I have actually never heard it in The States. The usual reply here is, "Thank you for having me," or "You're welcome".

"Thank you for your participation"?/ for your time?

I don't think the double entendre matters. Most people won't notice it at all unless they want to mess about with their friends. Thank you for coming is a perfectly normal thing to say to guests.

Most people wouldn't notice this English forum either.

Some people are not "most people".

I don't think the double entendre matters. Most people won't notice it at all unless they want to mess about with their friends. Thank you for coming is a perfectly normal thing to say to guests.
Nona, I agree completely and I think your reply was the most helpful on this subject. "Some people" are rather hard to please!

Hello Khoff, long time no see, after your first warm welcome!

You and Nona don't HAVE to join in......

Why the acid remarks?