How to Say Thank You

Posted by: Tara Benwell
One of the most important things you will say in English is “thank you”.

Don’t be shy! Say “thank you” to someone every day.

Here are some more ways to say “thank you” in English:

Thank you so much.
Thanks a bunch.
That’s perfect.
You’re too kind.
You’re the best.
You’re my saviour.
You’re an angel.
What would I do without you?
I owe you one.
I don’t know what to say. (Use if “thank you” seems too small.)
Thank you is not enough.
I really appreciate this/what you’ve done.
I can’t thank you enough.

Sometimes you need to say “no” in a polite way:
No thank you.
No thanks.
Thanks anyway.
Thank you, but I’m not interested.
Not today, thank you.

Note: You may also hear people say, “Thanks, but no thanks.” This is a sarcastic or funny way to say “no thank you”.

Survival challenge: The term “gratitude” means thankful. A good way to practise English daily is to make a Gratitude List at the beginning or end of each day. What are you thankful for today?[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9z2ELaBVJY[/youtube]

Written by Tara Benwell for EnglishClub | September 2009
Tara Benwell is a Canadian freelance writer and editor who specializes in materials and articles for the ELT industry.
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