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Oldworldblues Posted 10 years ago
Vocabulary
What are the possible responses to 'thank you'
Hello,
I've been working at the national museum in my country, mainly in charge of books. And sometimes foreign patrons wanted help from me, got it, most of them were so polite, said 'thank you.' So I usually replied with a slight bow or 'thank you' or '(you're) welcome.' But they're just tedious. I'm looking for something less boring. Here are what I've been thinking..
No problem - too informal
No need - also informal, but not that much
Don't mention it - kind of cocky for a clerk
No problemo - Ned Flanders?
Go to hell - possibly a laugh or not, religion involved, better avoided
What're your suggestions?
Thank you.
I've been working at the national museum in my country, mainly in charge of books. And sometimes foreign patrons wanted help from me, got it, most of them were so polite, said 'thank you.' So I usually replied with a slight bow or 'thank you' or '(you're) welcome.' But they're just tedious. I'm looking for something less boring. Here are what I've been thinking..
No problem - too informal
No need - also informal, but not that much
Don't mention it - kind of cocky for a clerk
No problemo - Ned Flanders?
Go to hell - possibly a laugh or not, religion involved, better avoided
What're your suggestions?
Thank you.
Top answer
Hello, oldworldblues—and welcome to English Forums. Thank you for registering as a member. ' If they say 'thank you', you say 'you're welcome'—that is standard and expected.
- Hello, oldworldblues—and welcome to English Forums.
- Thank you for registering as a member.
- ' If they say 'thank you', you say 'you're welcome'—that is standard and expected.
- Go to **** - possibly a laugh or not, religion involved, better avoidedWhat're your suggestions?
- Do not use any of those, certainly.
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Hello, oldworldblues—and welcome to English Forums. Thank you for registering as a member.
oldworldbluesSo I usually replied with a slight bow or 'thank you' or '(you're) welcome.'If they say 'thank you', you say 'you're welcome'—that is standard and expected.
oldworldbluesNo problem - too informalNo need - also informal, but not that mu
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Thank you so much, Mister Micawber. Now I understand clearly. And thank you again for the warm welcome.
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You could say "My pleasure" -- I like that one if you're really bored with "You're welcome."
I have no idea where you got the idea that "go to ****" would EVER be appropriate. I've always found "No problem" annoying (why would it be a problem for you to do your job?) but it's becoming more and more common. But under no circumstances is "go to ****" even close to okay.
I have no idea where you got the idea that "go to ****" would EVER be appropriate. I've always found "No problem" annoying (why would it be a problem for you to do your job?) but it's becoming more and more common. But under no circumstances is "go to ****" even close to okay.
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It's a silly gag from a TV show. It just came to my mind when I was writing. Of course I'll never use it. I'm so sorry for confusing you.
And I think "My pleasure" is what I was looking for. I love it! Thank you so much, BarbaraPA.
And I think "My pleasure" is what I was looking for. I love it! Thank you so much, BarbaraPA.
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