(i) Thank you.
(ii) Thank you!
What's the difference in meaning between (i) and (ii)?
anonymous What's the difference in meaning between (i) and (ii)? The meaning is the same. " is an attempt to convey the way in which "Thank you" is said, namely, with a tone of voice that shows enthusiasm.
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anonymousWhat's the difference in meaning between (i) and (ii)?
The meaning is the same. The punctuation "!" is an attempt to convey the way in which "Thank you" is said, namely, with a tone of voice that shows enthusiasm. With just the period (full stop) only a neutral tone of voice is suggested.
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