Category: Speaking

Stop saying "You're welcome"

4/2/2021

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Category: Speaking

There are some many different ways to respond to thank you. Let's see some examples:

Informal expressions

Anytime!
Anything for... (you/the team/the company).
Anything to make (you/her/them) (happy/smile).
Certainly!
Cool!
Don’t mention it!
Don't worry about it!
Forget about it!
Glad I could help!
Happy to help!
I know you’d do the same for me.
I should be the one thanking you.
It was nothing!
It was no trouble at all.
It was the least I could do.
It's all good!
It's nothing!
It's the least I could do for you.
I've got you!
Never mention!
No big deal!
No need to thank me.
No problem!
No prob!
No sweat!
No worries!
Not a problem!
Not at all!
Nothing at all!
Of course!
Sure!
Sure thing!
That's all right!
That's absolutely fine.
That's OK/alright!
You got it!

Formal expressions

(It's) my pleasure!
The pleasure is mine!
It was my pleasure!
I’m happy/glad to help!
I'm happy to be of assistance.
I'm happy to have helped you.
I'm glad that you're satisfied.
Happy to be of service.
No need at all!
You're most welcome!
Much obliged! [British English]
I'm very much obliged to you! [British English]

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There are some many ways to say "Thank you" in English, and of course it depends on the situation, you may want to use some more informal expressions or in a business situation or a formal environment. So, these expressions show how thankful you are:

Informal expressions

Thanks.
Thanks a lot.
Thanks a ton.
Thanks a million.
Thanks a bunch.
Thanks so much.
Thanks ever so much.
Thanks for having my back.
Thanks, you are a peach!
I really/truly appreciate it/that.
You shouldn't have (done that).
That's so kind.
That's very kind of you.
You're too kind.
You're a star, thanks.
You're a legend, thanks.
You're the best!
You are a lifesaver!
You rock!
I owe you one.
I owe you big time.
Oh, my God! This is so sweet!
Oh, God! I don't know what to say.
What would I do without you?
Much appreciated.
You made my day.
I can't thank you enough.
Saying thank you isn't enough.
I will never forget what you've done for me.
This means a lot to me.
How thoughtful of you.
Cheers. [British English]
Ta! [British English]

Formal expressions

I'm so thankful for... (that/the flowers/what you did/your visit/your help).
I'm so grateful for... (doing this/having you in my life).
I truly appreciate everyone's willingness to... (work overtime/help others/join us).
Thank you ever so much for... (giving me this opportunity).
Thank you for going through the trouble of... (answering all my questions/having a party for her/helping me).
Thank you for your assistance with... (this matter/this process).
It's so kind of you to... (offer).
It was kind of all of you.
I'm eternally grateful for...(all you have done).
I cannot thank you enough. [Written English]

Accept my endless gratitude. [Written English]
I really value your... (hard work/dedication/honesty/friendship). [Written English]
Words cannot describe/express how grateful I am (for...). [Written English]
Many thanks for... (all/everything/all your support). [Written English]
Your support is greatly appreciated. [Written English]
Thank you for your kind consideration. [Written English]
I'd like to express my appreciation for... [Written English]

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Don't say "I'm fine, thank you. And you?"

2/9/2020

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Category: Speaking

You probably learned “How are you?” and “I’m fine, thank you. And you?” in textbooks before, but native English speakers answer it in a different way. Unfortunately, replying to this question with “I’m fine” can still be found in many English textbooks. It’s not the natural way to greet someone and actually may be rude or negative.

Here are some other phrases that you can use instead of “I’m fine”
How are you?

Fine. You?
Very well, thank you.
(I’m) good, thanks. You?
(I'm) great, (thanks). And you?
(I’m) pretty good. What’s new with you?
Yeah! Good. You?
Not bad. You?
(I'm) alright. You?
(I) can’t complain. You?
Never better.
Never been better. What about you?
I am on top of the world!
Over the moon!

Now, let’s look at some different ways to ask how someone is. These ways are much more common.

Hey, how’s it going?

Good. And you?
(It's going) pretty good.
Not so good.
Great.
Not great.
Not so well.
Well, a bit tired/sick/sleepy.
Things have been better.
Things have been a bit rough lately, but they’re getting better.

What’s up?

Not much.
Nothing much.
Hey! What’s up?
Hi!

How do you do? / Howdy? (informal)

How do you do?
Hello.
Nice to meet you.

How are you doing? / How ya doing? (informal)

I’m doing great (thanks). How about you?

Doing good. You?
Doing pretty good. You?
Doing well. You?
I’m not doing that great.
Not (doing) that great.
Not (doing) so well.

How have you been? / How’ve you been?

I’ve been doing great. What about you?
Never been better.
Could be better.
Couldn't be better.
Things have been better.
Not so good lately.
It’s been tough.
I’ve been a bit sick.
A little crazy actually!
As usual.
Pretty good. Work’s been busy.
Busy, busy.
I’ve been busy working.
I've been a bit busy but ok.
I've seen better days.

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Stop saying "You're welcome"

Stop saying "Thank you"

Don't say "I'm fine, thank you. And you?"

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