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

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  • čas přidán 27. 03. 2024
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  • @EnglishwithLucy
    @EnglishwithLucy  Před 4 lety +3802

    You're welcome is SO OVERUSED! Here are 16 advanced ways to respond to 'thank you' in both casual and formal situations! 📝 *GET THE FREE AUDIOBOOK* _here_ 👉🏼 bit.ly/1FreeAudioBook 📊 *FIND OUT YOUR ENGLISH LEVEL!* _Take my level test here_ 👉🏼 bit.ly/EnglishLevelTest12 👩🏼‍🏫 *JOIN MY ONLINE ENGLISH COURSES:* englishwithlucy.teachable.com/courses - _We have launched our B1 and B2 Complete English Programmes!_

    • @Miya-gb4xd
      @Miya-gb4xd Před 4 lety +37

      English with Lucy keep going😘😘😘

    • @user-ms4ur5tc5r
      @user-ms4ur5tc5r Před 4 lety +24

      Thanks for your all English lessons. So can I speak English fluently by shadow methods and repetition ?

    • @abbottbadrazakhani8247
      @abbottbadrazakhani8247 Před 4 lety +12

      @@Miya-gb4xd n

    • @moncefbaba5197
      @moncefbaba5197 Před 4 lety +24

      We love you for The effort to teach us

    • @carloshernandezsandoval9210
      @carloshernandezsandoval9210 Před 4 lety +16

      I'm starting to follow you, if I'll join I could get conversations?
      Greetings from Mexico.

  • @ian4africa
    @ian4africa Před 3 lety +19604

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

  • @khaeiiiiiii
    @khaeiiiiiii Před 4 lety +16882

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

    • @romanexcellent5049
      @romanexcellent5049 Před 4 lety +327

      Khaei Azul underrated comment

    • @khaeiiiiiii
      @khaeiiiiiii Před 4 lety +282

      @@romanexcellent5049 underrated reply. 🙃🤣🤣

    • @MrLevik12
      @MrLevik12 Před 4 lety +126

      You should use your diaphragm

    • @AymanSussy
      @AymanSussy Před 4 lety +141

      @@khaeiiiiiii Roman Excellent : Thank you !
      Khaei Azul : Oh shit ! here we go again ! XD

    • @lizziewanjiku6612
      @lizziewanjiku6612 Před 4 lety +36

      @@AymanSussy 😂😂😂😂again

  • @DrPaulKennedy
    @DrPaulKennedy Před 12 dny +3146

    Thanks for continuing updates I'd rather trade the stock market as it's more profitable. I make an average of $34,500 per week even though I barely trade myself...👍

    • @DanielRid-ou4hh
      @DanielRid-ou4hh Před 12 dny

      I'm favoured financially, Thank you Jesus $32,000 weekly profit regardless of how bad it gets on the economy.

    • @JaneLonez
      @JaneLonez Před 12 dny

      How
      ..? Am a newbie in crypto investment, please can you guide me through on how you made profit?

    • @ShaunZain
      @ShaunZain Před 12 dny

      Thanks to Mrs Deborah Davis.

    • @ShaunZain
      @ShaunZain Před 12 dny

      She's a licensed broker here in the states

    • @Elijahsantava
      @Elijahsantava Před 12 dny

      I'm surprised that this name is being mentioned here, I stumbled upon one of her clients testimony on CNBC news last week.

  • @mostlyguystuff7684
    @mostlyguystuff7684 Před 2 měsíci +2

    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.

  • @AbimbolaAdetoye29214
    @AbimbolaAdetoye29214 Před 3 lety +25212

    “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”

  • @ronwood9084
    @ronwood9084 Před 2 lety +5631

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

    • @caaanyoudigit
      @caaanyoudigit Před 2 lety +237

      I say "thank you for your support"

    • @piemiller4433
      @piemiller4433 Před 2 lety +155

      Thank you sir… for your service!”

    • @saraaileen4453
      @saraaileen4453 Před 2 lety +242

      That is such a wonderful reply. I hope I can truly be worthy of your service. Thank you.

    • @ronhawk1231
      @ronhawk1231 Před 2 lety +46

      🤮

    • @rogerpropes7129
      @rogerpropes7129 Před 2 lety +133

      I feel very guilty when they say that since my service was easy and the best years of my life.

  • @user-ol5rj8qn9o
    @user-ol5rj8qn9o Před 3 měsíci +6

    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".

  • @sydneywilliams8980
    @sydneywilliams8980 Před 6 měsíci +73

    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!

    • @fotrj
      @fotrj Před 6 měsíci +4

      That sounds so corny. I just say "anytime!" works in every context.

    • @leaveittolefty
      @leaveittolefty Před 2 měsíci +3

      age 67 ( generations matter here) "of course" makes me feel stupid . i don't care for that. also, i am getting tired of "no worries"

    • @youtubeviewer4127
      @youtubeviewer4127 Před 29 dny

      What do you think people should say then​@@leaveittolefty

    • @EmpyreanLightASMR
      @EmpyreanLightASMR Před 11 dny

      I worked for a company where it was suggested you say "absolutely!" it was pretty annoying but I still say it to this day 😂

  • @naufval
    @naufval Před 3 lety +12376

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

  • @louisyeo2009
    @louisyeo2009 Před 4 lety +7071

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

  • @Tallgrkguy407
    @Tallgrkguy407 Před 6 měsíci +23

    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).

    • @kavishwarmokal124
      @kavishwarmokal124 Před 6 měsíci +1

      Yes, the response 'my pleasure' and 'much obliged' sound nice , rich and to the perfection.

    • @CuetheQ
      @CuetheQ Před 2 měsíci

      Was the a reason for capitalising "pleaure" in "My Pleasure"? Am I missing out on something?

  • @bakura227
    @bakura227 Před 6 měsíci +2

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

  • @1ACL
    @1ACL Před 3 lety +356

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

    • @pistolpete9978
      @pistolpete9978 Před 3 lety +16

      The "Queen's English." Crap. More people speak the "President's English." And, "You're welcome!" is just fine.

    • @blumipower3400
      @blumipower3400 Před 3 lety +10

      Right, i did several business trips to the states and they all say you are welcome or you are very welcome

    • @92804dv
      @92804dv Před 3 lety +23

      Better than "No problem" - I HATE that!!

    • @xxfox
      @xxfox Před 3 lety +7

      @@92804dv I hate that too.

    • @jelel9698
      @jelel9698 Před 3 lety +4

      @@92804dv No problem about hating no problem.

  • @NorthernKitty
    @NorthernKitty Před 2 lety +990

    "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!! 😁

  • @WagnerJF
    @WagnerJF Před 6 měsíci +1

    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!

  • @elizanikolaou3792
    @elizanikolaou3792 Před 7 měsíci +10

    Already knew and used most of those ways to thank someone. However, you capture my attention to the very end every time I see one of your videos. I am Greek so it helps to recap and enhance everything I know from time to time. So THANK YOU!!!

  • @Olivs_66
    @Olivs_66 Před 3 lety +1895

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

    • @usernamenone5109
      @usernamenone5109 Před 3 lety +31

      Olivia Nice 😂😂

    • @TheGuyWithoutThePlan
      @TheGuyWithoutThePlan Před 3 lety +121

      Someone: *Thanks me*
      Me: No worries I know I'm the best!

    • @honghaohuang8766
      @honghaohuang8766 Před 3 lety +51

      @@TheGuyWithoutThePlan I laughed so hard on this one that my roommate yelled shut up

    • @helena3990
      @helena3990 Před 3 lety +3

      Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Funny Indeed 😂😂

    • @ogopanash247
      @ogopanash247 Před 3 lety +37

      There is more comedy on comments than on comedy central hahahaha

  • @TedBurke
    @TedBurke Před 3 lety +648

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

    • @fahrin84
      @fahrin84 Před 3 lety +6

      Ted Burke 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣🤣😂🤣😂

    • @miropribanic5581
      @miropribanic5581 Před 3 lety +22

      if u run a channel on YT, you got to make hay while the sun shines ;-)

    • @kairoberts9344
      @kairoberts9344 Před 3 lety +2

      Exactly😂

    • @Kish1610
      @Kish1610 Před 3 lety +13

      You're a perfect example of the stagnation of the human mind.

    • @RafaelLima-ce1rh
      @RafaelLima-ce1rh Před 3 lety +7

      Actually that's really helpful

  • @nicole-uo9cd
    @nicole-uo9cd Před 7 měsíci +2

    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"!!!!😘

  • @viviennefarrow5444
    @viviennefarrow5444 Před 2 měsíci

    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.

  • @gusespe4458
    @gusespe4458 Před 2 lety +2661

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

  • @annanowak1805
    @annanowak1805 Před 4 lety +653

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

    • @Asifpuduponnani
      @Asifpuduponnani Před 3 lety +2

      Anna Nowak hiii

    • @elijahculper5522
      @elijahculper5522 Před 3 lety +8

      @Anna Nowak
      Chick fil A kinda ruined “my pleasure” for me. I love their chicken, but I’ve always been unnerved by their army of clean cut, aggressively polite teenagers. The fact that they have done such an effective job of coaching those kids to stick to the script no matter what always makes me feel I’m buying lunch from a bunch of cultists.

    • @ihunterx59
      @ihunterx59 Před 3 lety +4

      Me, as The Smiths fan : *The pleasure the privilege is mine*

    • @idodiChannel
      @idodiChannel Před 3 lety +3

      Hi beautiful miss Anna Nowak
      wow you are sweet like fruit. fruit not as sweet as you but my heart can't fool me my heart cannot lie to me my body can I lie to me my lips I cannot say the word only you are the most beautiful woman in my heart more and more i love you

    • @danielepierini8861
      @danielepierini8861 Před 3 lety

      would you like to speak with me on skype for practice english?

  • @albertchan3238
    @albertchan3238 Před 7 měsíci

    Hello Lucy, my first girl friend who is a BBC taught me "much obliged" and I love using it. I also use " glad to be at your service" to sound a bit posh. Have a nice day. 😄

  • @hamidrezaeshraghi
    @hamidrezaeshraghi Před 7 měsíci

    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

  • @Boss-cj6zn
    @Boss-cj6zn Před 3 lety +709

    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”

    • @vysh4419
      @vysh4419 Před 3 lety +6

      Boss2119 • haha sammmee😂

    • @dishad9490
      @dishad9490 Před 3 lety +1

      Hahaha always

    • @goldanimal3931
      @goldanimal3931 Před 3 lety +13

      Non native speaker: you're welcome

    • @gageamonette5120
      @gageamonette5120 Před 3 lety +2

      Same, I thought "what if I've been doing it wrong my whole life?"

    • @niadiamond389
      @niadiamond389 Před 3 lety

      🤣😂that’s what I said or mentioned lml

  • @chrismoraes
    @chrismoraes Před 3 lety +797

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

  • @islanddon865
    @islanddon865 Před 3 měsíci +16

    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.

    • @user-vw3oz2hn8m
      @user-vw3oz2hn8m Před 5 dny

      I would think the person is mocking me if I were told most of these, and I am a native speaker of English.

  • @colinrogerson3599
    @colinrogerson3599 Před 7 měsíci +10

    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.

    • @sexybrainful
      @sexybrainful Před 7 měsíci +1

      Why, "not at all" is... NOT THERE, AND AT ALL! (pun intended, sort of) 😁 Still - while you've covered most of the options, I think that you should have mentioned that one. Just sayin' 😎

    • @incarnate3276
      @incarnate3276 Před 7 měsíci +2

      Was expecting „not at all“ to come up, too.

  • @tommiejonsson8952
    @tommiejonsson8952 Před 8 měsíci +278

    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."

  • @kendramiller8419
    @kendramiller8419 Před 3 lety +526

    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.

    • @dh2392
      @dh2392 Před 3 lety +25

      @ Kendra Miller - I agree 100%

    • @jansmalheer4514
      @jansmalheer4514 Před 3 lety +19

      I think the same. Why not to use: "You're welcome? Better to use these ordinary phrases that everybody understands! There are not only English native speakers that speak English; there are more non native English speakers then native English speakers. So go away with these videos like: "Don't say..... (Let native English speakers use them!)

    • @shimmeringchimps3842
      @shimmeringchimps3842 Před 3 lety +46

      ​@taeminsus What icky energy? A cheerful "yeah, no problem!" lets the thanker know that helping them was not an imposition and that they shouldn't worry about having inconvenienced the helper. "No problem, happy to help!" I can't imagine anyone getting offended by this. I almost never say "you're welcome" because it sounds snobby to me. "You're welcome. You'd better be thankful because helping you was a HUGE PROBLEM and I was highly inconvenienced!!"

    • @notemilynope4713
      @notemilynope4713 Před 3 lety +32

      @@shimmeringchimps3842 "No problem" implies that it could have been an imposition. "You're welcome" communicates that you genuinely or sincerely are glad to help or be of service. When some hear "no problem" they hear "You're lucky I even bothered." So in other words, it may sound snobby to you, but "You're welcome" actually communicates to many others what "No problem" communicates to you. It's a case of reading the room and tailoring your message to your audience.

    • @marioperry5560
      @marioperry5560 Před 3 lety +20

      The problem is that people on the internet wanna tell you what and what not to say.
      Reminds me when I was attending *kindergarten*
      Mario. Don't do this! Don't do that.
      This way is the right way. No, this way is more suitable.
      You know, I clicked the link in search for substance, but in stead I got pulled over by the cops. This is bad.

  • @user-ql5zg9si8s
    @user-ql5zg9si8s Před 3 měsíci

    What a nice lesson! I'm a retired waiter, and in this video I've learned a new phrase that I wish I could have employed when I was still serving dinners.
    "We Appreciate your custom" is a phrase that would go will with many foreign visitors to my last place of employment - the ritzy El Tovar dining room, on the south rim of the Grand Canyon.
    But I will find a way to use this phrase sometime in the future, even if I'm working in a doggy diner. Or maybe, in my case, if I'm volunteering at a soup line during America's upcoming economic depression. The starving wretches (former CEOs?) might appreciate it.

  • @MorganMadej
    @MorganMadej Před 6 měsíci +2

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

  • @steveb796
    @steveb796 Před 4 lety +750

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

    • @gabbishleegifted4752
      @gabbishleegifted4752 Před 4 lety +4

      Steve truth

    • @testaccount603
      @testaccount603 Před 4 lety +11

      In the north of the england we respond. “Sore-ite” meaning “it is all right” which is shortened to “its allright” which is shorted to “s allright” which became “Sallright” sounds like “sore-ite”

    • @terrarianangel8274
      @terrarianangel8274 Před 4 lety

      @@testaccount603 bot?

    • @penguin-tc1cx
      @penguin-tc1cx Před 4 lety +1

      you just compared two things negatively but used but... you used but in the wrong situation haha... unless you meant to type “you’re welcome is overused but thank you is underused” or smth like that

    • @needlesinmyeyes7272
      @needlesinmyeyes7272 Před 4 lety

      @Soundwave Superior what the hell is a mum?

  • @ebbonemint
    @ebbonemint Před 4 lety +526

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

    • @rachelhoran8975
      @rachelhoran8975 Před 4 lety +2

      🤣

    • @codyofathens3397
      @codyofathens3397 Před 4 lety +14

      Bonus points if said in a demonic voice, and then disappearing in a puff of smoke. Makes them think you've stolen their first-born-child rights. Lol.

    • @newleaf2374
      @newleaf2374 Před 4 lety

      I feel the cs:go aura from here

    • @jp4431
      @jp4431 Před 4 lety +7

      As another human who enjoys sustenance and dihydrogen monoxide for proper functioning, I can confirm that this is also a human.

    • @mryu1995
      @mryu1995 Před 4 lety +2

      @@jp4431 known fact: large dosage of dihydrogen monoxide will kill a person in a very painful way.

  • @andy_14
    @andy_14 Před měsícem +2

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

  • @MildarValsik
    @MildarValsik Před 7 měsíci

    I use many of them just for fun. I realized this kind of things years ago and started calling it "auto responding". It just seems so automatic that it has zero personality to it.
    I heard "even Stevens" once and thought that's unique.
    This friends only one I've used is "for what". Like it was nothing for me to do it as if all friends should be willing to be that kind of friend.
    While helping people that was in a small need after their thank you i use "woohoo I'm useful.". Normally gets a laugh. Mostly happens because someone that is shorter than me was brave enough to ask for my help. So in gratitude for trusting me to be helpful. I like displaying extra emotion to prove that some people actually enjoy helping others. Small changes can inspire more happiness

  • @johnrivera9376
    @johnrivera9376 Před 3 lety +577

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

    • @lavanyaverma1194
      @lavanyaverma1194 Před 3 lety +11

      Lmao yesss that's what I do

    • @subashsahu8925
      @subashsahu8925 Před 3 lety +14

      Then there will be a war of thank you..😂😂

    • @Bluuplanet
      @Bluuplanet Před 3 lety +7

      Oh! Thank you for thanking me!
      I feel so thankful right now!

    • @wtk6069
      @wtk6069 Před 3 lety

      Won't that lead to an endless cycle of thanks? You might be there for eternity saying thank you over and over.

    • @jeffstanford6900
      @jeffstanford6900 Před 3 lety

      Thanks, I think I'm going to use your example instead of "you're welcome" As a Rideshare driver, I am tired of using "You're welcome" and sometimes it just sounds wrong to me saying it.

  • @aryadwitama27
    @aryadwitama27 Před 3 lety +497

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

    • @kevinwarden6388
      @kevinwarden6388 Před 3 lety +7

      🤣

    • @jamesmcinnis208
      @jamesmcinnis208 Před 3 lety +23

      Do you mean "no, I wouldn't"?

    • @Ruthlessleader
      @Ruthlessleader Před 3 lety +6

      @@jamesmcinnis208 a boring grammariam

    • @Gotdizzy
      @Gotdizzy Před 3 lety +1

      Seriously!😂

    • @jmc8076
      @jmc8076 Před 3 lety +14

      Ruthless leader
      It’s a YT channel about how to speak English...grammar is part of it.

  • @87swoo44
    @87swoo44 Před 8 měsíci

    i prefer to simply say "Enjoy" because its an uplifting response. especially if its responding to a shop keeper or other worker. almost prompting a smile when they may have been having a crap day.

  • @aagamergurl8807
    @aagamergurl8807 Před měsícem +1

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

  • @VAATX
    @VAATX Před rokem +2299

    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

    • @RealGrubert
      @RealGrubert Před rokem +342

      This is true. I often reply with a 'Fuck Yeah' and noone really notices.

    • @cassandradarklight9984
      @cassandradarklight9984 Před rokem +87

      @@RealGrubert Fuck Yeah! is a totally awesome (I'm 54 so totally awesome is totally awesome to use) way to say welcome in American low culture

    • @josephtiger-
      @josephtiger- Před rokem +7

      Sure

    • @cassandradarklight9984
      @cassandradarklight9984 Před rokem +4

      @@josephtiger- indeed

    • @Cat-kc8wd
      @Cat-kc8wd Před rokem +2

      Lol

  • @Shaghdari
    @Shaghdari Před 3 lety +484

    “Thank you”
    “Couldn’t agree more”

  • @bellastone-le9eb
    @bellastone-le9eb Před 6 měsíci +2

    I like to respond with, "absolutely!"

  • @KarlosKlaro
    @KarlosKlaro Před 5 dny

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

  • @GypsySoulSister
    @GypsySoulSister Před 3 lety +758

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

  • @krazyjazper1574
    @krazyjazper1574 Před 4 lety +1597

    Someone: "Thank You"
    Me: Hakuna Matata

  • @roncouch
    @roncouch Před 7 měsíci

    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.

  • @jessejames1483
    @jessejames1483 Před 3 měsíci

    im a random lad who was following since Mesozoic era and now i tried to ask something GPT about english and Lucy took first placce, really, proud, already 10 mil

  • @himachal8252
    @himachal8252 Před 3 lety +551

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

  • @mrkinshin6126
    @mrkinshin6126 Před 3 lety +1238

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

    • @rgtp1354
      @rgtp1354 Před 3 lety +26

      @Mr Kinshin ..That was hilarious😂😂😂😁😁

    • @AK-ch5yr
      @AK-ch5yr Před 3 lety +21

      Lol this is so funny as I do use that some times too.

    • @yaayaabonnie5485
      @yaayaabonnie5485 Před 3 lety +14

      You made me smile, thank you

    • @thiswowzer3217
      @thiswowzer3217 Před 3 lety +12

      😂😂😂 why is this this funny omg

    • @rumikalita3005
      @rumikalita3005 Před 3 lety +6

      OMG.🤣🤣

  • @gustavogiacominpinho3987
    @gustavogiacominpinho3987 Před 6 měsíci +18

    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

    • @lzh4950
      @lzh4950 Před 6 měsíci

      Sounds partially similar to how its said in Japanese

  • @carlam.crawford200
    @carlam.crawford200 Před 7 měsíci

    ...she said nothing new. I hear every one of those variations all the time. Thank you very much! 😇

  • @ALKRANTZ
    @ALKRANTZ Před 2 lety +251

    I like to say “glad to help,” being in the hospitality industry. I love your videos ❤️

  • @Rachel-mv3yw
    @Rachel-mv3yw Před 3 lety +231

    Anyone else here who grew up speaking English, but you're still watching cause it was in your feed?

    • @joeshedler6496
      @joeshedler6496 Před 3 lety +5

      BUT WITH THE CAPS, I assumed it was going to be a case for how "you're welcome" was wrong.... whomp whomp :(

    • @rachelmaria28
      @rachelmaria28 Před 3 lety +2

      I'm here cause I thought saying 'you're welcome' was grammatically incorrect and was wondering why it is....... but yeah, it was in my feed.

    • @audiophile...
      @audiophile... Před 3 lety +2

      English is not our native language so i have to learn these things, i don't want to be rude to someone unintentionally 😂

    • @themonkster333
      @themonkster333 Před 3 lety

      @@audiophile... The say "you are welcome" after someone says 'thank you' and 'my pleasure' says you are a snob and never 'dont mention it' because then I will never again.

    • @rosealexander9007
      @rosealexander9007 Před 3 lety

      Yes and I always say you’re welcome after someone says thank you.

  • @marcind-ec1de
    @marcind-ec1de Před 3 měsíci

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

  • @vinniepathe1443
    @vinniepathe1443 Před 7 měsíci

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

  • @angrymuffinsb
    @angrymuffinsb Před 4 lety +342

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

    • @angrymuffinsb
      @angrymuffinsb Před 4 lety +13

      Grazielle Correa it’s oddly satisfying to stoop to such levels of pettiness. And at almost 30years old; it’s still enjoyable.

    • @graziellecorrea6791
      @graziellecorrea6791 Před 4 lety +3

      Haha in portoghese we should say "de nada" haha

    • @gauravsharma5656
      @gauravsharma5656 Před 3 lety

      Right bro🙏🤗

    • @shennoo23
      @shennoo23 Před 3 lety

      My favourite one..

    • @tzkou3617
      @tzkou3617 Před 3 lety

      reminds me of Jade in why women kill

  • @browncow4092
    @browncow4092 Před 3 lety +84

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

  • @jasminferdous8657
    @jasminferdous8657 Před 7 měsíci +1

    My favourite teacher and my best teacher in my life. I appreciate it Lucy because i need this video💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙

  • @somebodypeculiar
    @somebodypeculiar Před 7 měsíci

    I'm glad I could be of service.
    I'm happy to be of service.
    I'm glad I could help.
    I'm glad I was in a position to help.
    All equally useful - and a bit more curt, less formal, without the I'm prefix.
    It seems these days that most of the time when I am thanked it is in text messages, so of course my reply is also in a text. I'm not sure why I find this makes me more likely to sound formal, but since the rest of my messages include things like Yup and Gotcha, well it gives some contrast.
    FYI, I am American, but I've read a lot written by and for Brits. Even spent a few months there once.

  • @annafrackiewicz
    @annafrackiewicz Před 4 lety +712

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

  • @user-uq3um5nq7d
    @user-uq3um5nq7d Před 3 lety +236

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

  • @johnziersch4605
    @johnziersch4605 Před měsícem

    Thanks for the informative video.
    "No problem" is also common here in Australia.
    I use it a lot as well as "No worries mate" (to males only).
    I also use "grunt!"

  • @ac6791
    @ac6791 Před 7 měsíci

    Oh, this last one, here on Brasil the common way to answer it's with "much obliged". But in portuguese of course: "muito obrigado". I will use these on english now on to. Thanks for the tips.

  • @momcat2223
    @momcat2223 Před 2 lety +531

    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!"

  • @4pedos
    @4pedos Před 3 lety +138

    - Thank you for looking after my cats!
    - Oh, I know you´d do the same for me...
    - You have cats too?
    - Well, no... let´s say, I know you´d do the the same for me if I had cats...
    You know what, I think I´ll stick to "you´re welcome"...

  • @PeterB144
    @PeterB144 Před 3 měsíci

    Very interesting, Lucy. I want to perfection my english, no matter if it is british english or american. So very nice that you teach us both slangs.

  • @SholaBaby
    @SholaBaby Před měsícem

    Thank you Lucille.
    Very British indeed.
    American English is very phonetic.
    Be blessed.

  • @cindymananzalamartinez6679
    @cindymananzalamartinez6679 Před 4 lety +438

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

  • @kingnothin3326
    @kingnothin3326 Před 2 lety +426

    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"

  • @robertcunningham9626
    @robertcunningham9626 Před 8 měsíci

    Thank you. "No worries" Best used with young people.

  • @katherine3486
    @katherine3486 Před 6 měsíci

    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

  • @casanovafrankenstein5016
    @casanovafrankenstein5016 Před 4 lety +42

    If the sentiment is genuine then it shouldn't matter. You're welcome.

  • @alvindurochermtl
    @alvindurochermtl Před 3 lety +651

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

  • @ragmarsegundo7866
    @ragmarsegundo7866 Před měsícem

    "It's a mere bag of shells" is my favorite, which I use quite a lot in response to "thank you". Ralph Kramden (Jackie Gleason) from the old "Honeymooners" comedy was fond of using this cultivated attempt at "bagatelle", and I use it regularly.

  • @Bhoxmine
    @Bhoxmine Před 2 měsíci

    “Thank you! Have a good day!” “You have a better one”😉 My son taught me that and it always takes people aback, but then they always respond positively

  • @whiskeytangofoxtrot2568
    @whiskeytangofoxtrot2568 Před 4 lety +852

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

  • @VriloVibes
    @VriloVibes Před 4 lety +2300

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

    • @PhilldellaYve
      @PhilldellaYve Před 4 lety +79

      just shoot me already 😂🤣😂. I love the humour in this comment 😭😭🤣❤

    • @VriloVibes
      @VriloVibes Před 4 lety +4

      Philldella Yve hahahhah ❤️

    • @leslydiazlovatic535
      @leslydiazlovatic535 Před 4 lety +3

      Hahahahaha same mood 😅

    • @yuanminjin2295
      @yuanminjin2295 Před 4 lety +35

      you probably don't, there is a whole teaching abot it with meditation and shit, beyond Wim Hof.

    • @soumitadutta9081
      @soumitadutta9081 Před 4 lety +2

      true man 😂😂😂😂

  • @wdashwor
    @wdashwor Před 3 měsíci

    As an American, I found one of these very interesting: "Much Obliged". You never hear that one. However- when I was a child, that expression was *very* common. My father used it continuously. So it must have been generally common in the US, as well, at one point. Nowadays, I'm not sure anyone would even know what you meant. 😊

  • @echognomecal6742
    @echognomecal6742 Před 24 dny

    Nice job.
    None were unfamiliar to me & if the distinction were not made, I wouldn't think of them as either American or British. I've heard them all.
    Hi from New York, USA.

  • @MG-ot2yr
    @MG-ot2yr Před 2 lety +779

    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.

    • @johnmininger7472
      @johnmininger7472 Před 2 lety +16

      @@daviddensford6617 - I would never interpret it that way and it is very commonly used. I don't like it because to me it sounds somewhat insincere but not because it might be taken literally as if it could have been a problem.

    • @MG-ot2yr
      @MG-ot2yr Před 2 lety +13

      @@daviddensford6617 You're certainly no expert on manners. If I want to express to someone a difference in opinion, I would never tell them they don't know what they're talking about, that's rude.

    • @user-dw2tm3jm5h
      @user-dw2tm3jm5h Před 2 lety +21

      I was working at home depot and helped a customer , he mumbled a ' thanx ' .
      I said , no problem , he snaps back in a New York accent , what's my problem ?? '.
      I said get fukd my friend , he then left happily ...

    • @desine5581
      @desine5581 Před 2 lety +5

      I'll give this a like just because I haven't seen any other comment use the word "reciprocate"

    • @BassandoForte
      @BassandoForte Před 2 lety +4

      You also say "av a nice day y'all" after every shop visit - And HONESTLY after the 5th time of hearing it us British would rather you STICK A GUN IN OUR FACES... 🤣🤣

  • @pashuku
    @pashuku Před 3 lety +522

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

  • @user-cl9hp9kb3c
    @user-cl9hp9kb3c Před 3 měsíci +1

    My universal method. Smile and blinking my eyes !

  • @AAtwater_Actor_VO_CopyEditor

    4:24 - “Alright” is an illegitimate form of “all right”. Sets my teeth on edge whenever I see it spelled as a single word.

  • @mattbrewerton6884
    @mattbrewerton6884 Před 2 lety +1429

    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"

  • @marcusward6235
    @marcusward6235 Před 4 lety +1695

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

  • @oibaf1970
    @oibaf1970 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Hi Lucy! What about "not at all!"? I learnt it at school long time ago and used it since! Is it correct to say? Thank you! 😊

  • @TheRealCapnJack
    @TheRealCapnJack Před 6 měsíci

    Learning my people's proper King's English by a beautiful lady? Excellent.

  • @mehameha4453
    @mehameha4453 Před 2 lety +369

    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.”

    • @wesstone7571
      @wesstone7571 Před 2 lety +14

      You must live in the states lol

    • @SidewaysY
      @SidewaysY Před 2 lety +2

      I just say "pass it on." :-)

    • @merahedquiban4090
      @merahedquiban4090 Před 2 lety

      😄😄

    • @NatzTalk
      @NatzTalk Před 2 lety +3

      🤣🤣🤣 ppl don't use their manners anymore these days

    • @NatzTalk
      @NatzTalk Před 2 lety +7

      @@wesstone7571 ...... Ignorant comment..

  • @MerenlongS
    @MerenlongS Před 4 lety +1626

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

  • @hafssajatta
    @hafssajatta Před 4 měsíci

    Hi teacher Lucy, I really appreciate your way of teaching us the English language, it really helped me improve my language, so thank you so much again.
    Please I have a question to you, in the following sentence "when it's hot, I drink.....water." is it "a lot of" or "much" the correct answer?

  • @user-jj9xu9xc4p
    @user-jj9xu9xc4p Před 7 měsíci

    I think a positive acknowledgment regardless of the compliment is fine -- we’re overthinking it

  • @pillmuncher67
    @pillmuncher67 Před 3 lety +230

    "Thank you for introducing me to minimalism!"
    "It was the least I could do!"

  • @patrickwright7188
    @patrickwright7188 Před 7 měsíci

    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’.

  • @pulsey2001
    @pulsey2001 Před 5 měsíci

    Thank you for your feedback, when receiving a compliment.

  • @winchesterchua7600
    @winchesterchua7600 Před 3 lety +496

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

  • @saurabhsharma4904
    @saurabhsharma4904 Před 4 lety +301

    Crush: "Thank you!"
    Me: "Oh, that's alright. It was nothing. Don't mention it. It's the least I could do for you. Anytime. The pleasure is all mine. Thank YOU!"

  • @flekderantrow3706
    @flekderantrow3706 Před 5 měsíci

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

  • @Geeson2525
    @Geeson2525 Před 6 měsíci

    Hey Lucy I'm very cheerful with your great support for teaching kids and students at desame time wish you to succeed 👍