DO NOT say "you're welcome"! Respond to "thank you" PROPERLY!

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At this point, I don't even know if I'm breathing correctly.

"thank you"
"you should be"
Try that one guys

„No worries“ is still my favorite. For me it fits in most situations and sounds always friendly and not to self-praised. Just a friendy response

It's my habit of responding, 'Of course.' It says that my helpful action is exactly how I would choose to behave every time and that I recognize your sincere gratitude.

“You’re very welcome”
“No problem”
“Thank YOU”
“The pleasure is mine” “My pleasure”
“I know you’d do the same for me”
“That’s alright”
“No worries”
“Don’t mention it”
“It was the least I could do”
“Anytime”
“Sure”
“It was nothing”
Formal way:
“Much obliged”
“You’re most welcome”
“We appreciate your business/custom”
“I’m happy to help”

I am a military veteran. I very frequently hear, “Thank you for your service.”
I’ve begun to reply, “You’re worth it.”

I always say "No Problem" because it's really not a problem helping someone out.

I like it. Here in Brazil we use almost all these answers to "Thank you" (in Portuguese, sure). They say, "Obrigado", we answer like this, "Sem problema" ("No problem!"); "O prazer é meu" ("The pleasure is mine"); "Não foi nada" ("It was nothing"); "É o mínimo que eu poderia fazer" ("It was the least I could do"); and so on.
So, it's just we Brazilians translate them in English. Thank you for this class, Lucy!

"You're welcome " is perfectly fine and very gracious.

"I know you'd do the same for me" is the absolute BEST response to that person who you know would NOT do the same for you!! 😁

USA, here: I loved hearing these! I always find myself saying (in a very kind, upbeat tone), "Of course!" I began saying this in my customer service role, and found it to be respectful and charming enough to use in personal conversations as well. To me, it means: Why wouldn't I do this for you? I value you/care for you!

*Lucy, this video is 8 minutes of therapy for the immense ingrattitude I have endured in life.... Thank you!*

If everybody in hollywood movies spoke just like you, i wouldn't need to read subtitles

My Mom: "Thank you for setting the table!"
Me: "We appreciate your business."

Mine:
-You're very gracious!
-Your kindness is deeply appreciated.
-I appreciate your diligence.
-I'm flattered by your generosity.
-I pray I can return your kindness.

Here's a good one to make points with the boss. I fixed something important for him and explained how it was done, then he went to his meeting. When he came back he said "thanks, you made me look good", I said "that's my job".

a great example of overthinking the least problematic part of a conversation.

cashier: here's your change, thank you
me: it was the least i could do..
cashier: wtf

"No problem" is SO unstylish!
"My pleasure!" is so much nicer!

Cuando alguien te agradece con un "Thank you", lo mejor es responder en español con "De nada, hijo".

It doesn’t really matter what you say so long as you’re kind & respectful !!!!

"my pleasure" "no problem" and "I'm happy to help" are my favourites

In the southern U.S. you can hear "much obliged!" but it's not an expression of thank you in the northeast where I come from. Enjoyed your video and thank you so much for your suggestions. 💞💖💝 to you, from across the "pond"!!!!😘

I like saying “It’s the least I can do and I always do the least I can do.”

“Thank you”
“Couldn’t agree more”

Stranger: “Thank you”
Me, A human: *Gratitude accepted*

Really interesting that "much obliged" is a proper phrase in English. In portuguese, "(muito) obrigado(a)" (literally also "(much) obliged") is the most common way of saying "thank you", but I'd never seen a language that used a similar construction in any situation. I suppose both phrases have a similar origin

Thank you Lucy, I am a 13-year-old teenager from Iran and I learned a lot from your explanations in this video and your other videos
I look forward to your next videos

Once I responded to a Spanish friend 'Dont mention it' and he said 'I won't'..

You’re welcome is not overused but thank you is underused.

Excellent tutorial ! So refreshing to have examples of some not so overused responses. One fast food chain in the U.S. trains their associates to say "My Pleasure" after a customer thanks them. I took note and thought, how clever and refreshing ! I've heard of the majority of the responses including the "much obliged" response (much less frequent). I adored how you explained meaning and intonation of each response. I'm Greek so we use intonation much more frequently when speaking to convey intent, joy, or distain. I absolutely adore your series and follow you. I have a few British friends and so I love to hear them speak (and use proper English).

Beating around the bush for two mins 😂😂😂😂

Them: "Thank you"
*Uno Reverse Card*
Me: "No, thank YOU"

The best time to use "You're welcome" is clearly when someone *doesn't* say thank you.
You: *Holds door open*
Person: *walks through and ignores you*
You: "You're welcome"

My favorites:
- "much obliged"
- "ma'am" while flicking your fedora & walk away

6:40 In portuguese is also: "Obrigado", but for saying "thank you".

Me: *A native English speaker, who already knows what to say*
Also me: “Hmm, I really need to watch this, maybe I’m missing something”

As an English speaker for 23 years, I can solidly say no one really pays this much attention to what someone says after a thank you

Well, I guess as Lucy says in the video this makes me old, but when a waiter or another person who is in the service industry says "no problem" when I have thanked them I say, "Of course it's no problem, it's your job" Why would waiting on my table or cutting my hair be a problem--especially when I am a generous tipper!.

An excellent teaching video, as always. It was comprehensive, and well contextualised, although I have to say I was surprised that you didn’t include the semi-formal “Not at all!” in either list. But thanks once again.

"thank you so much"
"it's ok, you'll do the same"
"no, i won't"

You forgot to mention the passive aggressive “YOU’RE WELCOME” When someone doesn’t thank you, when they should 😂

My standard response is “Don’t ask again, that was a one off, leave the money on the sideboard”

If you ever get a chance to travel to the U.S., I'd recommend taking a trip into the Appalachian Mountains. Appalachi English can be a brand all its own. "Thank you," would often be reciprocated with "Naw". .... which is their version of no worries or no problem or no thank-you necessary. Oh, but fair warning, they cut sentences off, assuming you know what they're going to say anyway, so just be prepared. lol

No. 8 reminded me of a joke I read once:
A girl was going to a friends house for a birthday-party and her mother reminded her to thank the birthday-child for the invitation.
When the girl got back, her mother asked if she had remembered to thank the other girl and she said:
"I was going to, but when another girl thanked her, she said 'don't mention it', so I didn't."

Cashier: Thank you for shopping with us
Me: I know you'd do the same for me

"No problem" gives the impression that if it had been the slightest inconvenience for you, you wouldn't have helped the other person. "I was happy to help" seems to be a better option.

Thanks. I always use "youre welcome" Now I have more options. Thank you Lucy.

Someone: "Thank You"
Me: Hakuna Matata

X: Thank you.
Me: *Nods and walks away*

If you want to be remembered, you could also say "IIIIIIEEEEEE" and roll your eyes for a few seconds.

One response I absolutely abhor given mostly by American youth is, "Yep!" They may not mean it to sound so flippant, but it totally comes across as such.

I like to use “you’re welcome” because it acknowledges an exchange. I was taught not to say “no problem” because it is dismissive of the exchange. Saying “you’re welcome” is a generous way to accept thanks.

FRIEND: Thank you.
ME: You owe me, big time.

I found myself smiling while watching your videos; that's so cool! Thank you!

Lucy the best english teacher ever. wish i had teacher like her in school id never miss class.

At this point I dont even know if I’m breathing properly

A Person : Thank You So Much !
Me An Intellectual : Thank You Too !
The Person : For What ?
Me : For Thanking Me !

Очень полезно! Спасибо огромное!!!🙏

You forgot to mention "Your servant, sir." Useful if you go back 200 years in a time machine.

I have said "It was nothing" to an older person and they get a little offended and say "If it was nothing I wouldn't be thanking you"

I usually say "no problem!" because tbh I find it easy to help people out❤

These responses also require the individual to have an awareness - intuitive awareness - which assists greatly in that instantaneous decision, subconsciously arrived at, as to which response “fits” the occasion. But, as a native speaker, I adopt this “technique” quite naturally and spontaneously.

“Don't thank me. You owe me." That's what I usually say.

"You're welcome" is very and always appropriate and standard class. At 68, I will continue to use it.

To respond to someone saying thank you;
“Anytime”
“Yooooo”
“You’re a life saver”
“No, Thank You!”

It was an honor, my lord *bow. Kiss ring. Back away still bowing*

Stranger: thank you.
Keanu Reeves: No..you're breathtaking!

Many people don't know that "whatever" is a completely polite response to thank you.

This gal is smart, entertaining and enthusiastic about her career. She handles a complex subject with aplomb. I certainly could improve in this area and have noticed a general deterioration in society since my school days.

Someone: "Thank you".
Me: "About time you were grateful you cheeky bastard"

*"You're Welcome"*
*"No Problem"*
*"No Thank YOU"*
*"The pleasure is mines"*
*"My Pleasure"*
*"Pleasure"*
*I know you'd do the same for me*
*"That's Allright"*
*"No Worries"*
*"Don't Mention IT"*
*"It was the least I could do"*
*"Anytime"*
*"It was nothing"*
*"Much Obliged"*
*"You're Most Welcome"*
*"We appreciate your business"*
*"I'm Happy To Help"*

I notice on British TV that often thanking some one goes beyond just ‘thank you’ or even ‘thank you very much’ to go an extra step by saying ‘thank you very much indeed’. In Canada (and probably the US as well) thanks very seldom go beyond a simple ‘thank you’.

I heard a service member being thanked for his military service, his reply stuck with me. "Service is my pleasure "

You forgot, "don't sweat it" and "whatever, Trevor."
Glad to be of assistance.
Oh, wait, that's another one!

- "Thank you for saving my life."
- " It was nothing." ;)

Aussie ones;
'No worries mate'
'No wucking forries'
' No wuckers'
'She's right mate'
(Yeah) 'All good' (mate)

I say, "thank you for thanking me!"
Now it's on them to be creative. 😂

"Thank you for buying me a car"
"Oh, it was the least I could do"..

Someone: "Thank you!!"
Me after this: *"Thou shalt not praise me, for I, have merely helped you. It was the least I could do."*

i say "happy to" when thanked for something at work.

I've just come across your channel, Miss. You must be an excellent English teacher. By the way, I love your clear British English.

I was hoping my sweet hubby's favorite response was listed and it was. He's an IT wizard and his standard response to being thanked is just about always: "Happy to help!"

I hate “no worries”. I wasn’t worried when I thanked you.

I heard one recently here in Australia, "of course, Ive got you!" 🤩

My Dad would say "The pleasure's all MINE!"
I'm honoured I've seen this and can share what he responded.
Please feel free to use !
I miss him xxx

And if you’re feeling extra spicy, hit em with that “uh-huh”

“Thank you.”
“No, thank _you.”_
“No! Thank YOU!”
“No, I insist!”
“Sir, I’m going to have to ask you to leave.”

I say, “of course” as in, “Naturally I would do this for you, I wouldn’t miss helping you.” For closer relationships, I say, “Anytime.”

Sometime I wonder is it learning or just listening to you is more satisfying. Thanks you very much.

“Thank you!!!”
Me: “Yeah whatever”

I'm American, I do say "no problem" at times, and often "thank you" which seems strange saying but in certain situations feels appropriate....I never say "I know you'd do the same for me", mainly because I hate to get into a cycle of returning favors, so don't want to make anyone think they should feel compelled to reciprocate.

You explained it so clearly, thank you ❤🥰

You forgot the most polite English response for Thank you, which is "Not At All"

My response will be, “You’re the first person who has ever thanked me in 40 plus years. I thought it had grown out of fashion. So, thank you.”

"Thank you"
"Go to hell"
"What did you say?"
"I'm here to help"

As Brit living in Poland speaking imperfect Polish for over 20 years, I enjoyed hearing your Diction and pronunciation! ❤

thank you very much Lucy
and God bless you

"Thank you"
"You should thank me you ungrateful peasant. Now give me your first born for wasting my time today"