Thanking People and Responding to Thanks

Thanking People and Responding to Thanks

1. Thanking for directions

Sample phrases (from formal to informal)

A: Thank you so much for your directions. You've been a tremendous help.
B: It was my pleasure.

A: Thank you for taking the time to explain it to me. I hope it wasn't too much of a bother.
B: Not at all. It was the least I could do.

A: Thanks for all your help. I really appreciate it.
B: You're welcome. Good luck.

A: Thanks a million!
B: Forget it/Don't worry about it.

2. Thanking for invitations

Sample phrases

A: Thank you for inviting me. Of course I'll come.
B: Great! We're sure to have a lot of fun.

A: Thanks for your invitation, but I'm afraid I won't be able to come. I've got an appointment.
B: I'm sorry to hear that. We'll certainly miss you.

3. Thanking for gifts

Sample phrases

A: Thank you very much for the flowers. They look so beautiful. Are they from your garden?
B: Yes. I'm glad you like them. Happy anniversary!

A: Thanks a lot, but you really shouldn't have.
B: Well, I just wanted to show my appreciation for your kindness.

4. Thanking for favors

Sample phrases

A: Thank you so much for lending me your bicycle.
B: Don't mention it. Let me know if you need it again.

A: Thanks for doing the washing-up.
B: It was nothing. I enjoyed helping you.

5. Thanking for offers of help

Sample phrases

A: Can I take you to the airport?
B: Thank you. That would be great.

A: Do you need help carrying these suitcases?
B: Thanks, but I'll manage OK by myself.

6. Thanking for expressions of sympathy

Sample phrases

A: I'm sorry to hear your grandmother is ill.
B: Thank you. I hope she'll be all right.

A: That's too bad about your car.
B: Thanks. I think the police will find some clues.

7. Thanking for compliments and wishes of success

Sample phrases

A: You are such a good cook!
B: Thanks. I learned a lot from my mother.

A: Good luck with your exams!
B: Thanks. I'll need it!

See also:

• Greeting People and Responding to Greetings
• Making and Responding to Introductions
• Saying Goodbye
• Making, Accepting and Refusing Invitations
• Apologizing and Responding to Apologies
• Complimenting and Responding to Compliments
• Getting Attention and Interrupting a Conversation
• Asking for Information and Giving Directions
• Making and Responding to Requests
• Offering to Help and Responding
• Expressing Sympathy and Responding
• Expressing Opinions
• Agreeing and Disagreeing