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    Thank You

    There was a bit of a discussion going on this morning on the BBC about how and whether we say "thank you". "Thank you very much indeed" is considered by some as long winded, whilst "ta" is inappropriate in some situations. Personally, I use the words "thank you". Maybe "nice one" is taking over? The one I don't like is "cheers m'dears"
    Granny on the Game in Sheffield
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    I tend to abbreviate to thanks; and also use cheers and nice one depending who im thanking!

    Loving my allotment!

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    • #3
      There were some younger people who thought that "cool" was a replacement. Don't like that.
      Granny on the Game in Sheffield

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      • #4
        I've abbreviated thank you to Q! when I'm biking/dodging dozy pedestrians. They get the gist
        All gardeners know better than other gardeners." -- Chinese Proverb.

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        • #5
          I always say either Thanks or Thank you depending on the situation. I tend to write 'nice one' or 'cool' rather than say it.

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          • #6
            Originally posted by Two_Sheds View Post
            I've abbreviated thank you to Q! when I'm biking/dodging dozy pedestrians. They get the gist
            So is Q a sarcastic thank you without the thanks?

            Loving my allotment!

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            • #7
              Originally posted by Florence Fennel View Post
              The one I don't like is "cheers m'dears"

              Ooh! That's me in trouble then
              I say 'Ta' with friends and family but also say 'Thank You', or even 'Thanks very much' with strangers, or in a more formal setting.

              Not many people seem to respond with 'you're welcome' anymore......................
              Last edited by Thelma Sanders; 25-11-2011, 10:09 AM. Reason: silly spooling mistake

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              • #8
                I normally say 'Thank you', just because I'm one of those people who can say 'thanks' and the voice doesn't quite kick in!! Two syllables give me a fighting chance of actually getting a sound out!

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                • #9
                  "Thank you" (or variants) refers to what someone has done that is to your advantage. Phrases like "cool" or "nice one" signify admiration/appreciation but without implying gratitude.
                  "Cheers" can only be a proper 'thank you' for something to consume (strictly a drink, but could be stretched to food), although where 'ta' would do, it's not too bad.
                  Whether you use "Ta", "Thanks", "Thank you" or even longer phrases is really down to context and how well you now the person you are thanking.
                  Just my approach.
                  Flowers come in too many colours to see the world in black-and-white.

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                  • #10
                    Ta muchly is my usual refrain! What I don't liike is thanks, written thankx!
                    Last edited by Snadger; 25-11-2011, 12:30 PM.
                    My Majesty made for him a garden anew in order
                    to present to him vegetables and all beautiful flowers.- Offerings of Thutmose III to Amon-Ra (1500 BCE)

                    Diversify & prosper


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                    • #11
                      I ain't fussy. It's the thought that counts.
                      A simple dude trying to grow veg. http://haywayne.blogspot.com/

                      BLOG UPDATED! http://haywayne.blogspot.com/2012/01...ar-demand.html 30/01/2012

                      Practise makes us a little better, it doesn't make us perfect.

                      What would Vedder do?

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                      • #12
                        I'm a Thanks, Thank you, Thank you very much or Many thanks, person. In Cardiff (Kairdiff) Taaaa, sounds appalling and I would only use it as a send-up. BUT anything is better than being ignored!

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                        • #13
                          What about TIDY?

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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by cardiffsteve View Post
                            What about TIDY?
                            Only if they talks TIDY!

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                            • #15
                              Ta like init!

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