Typically, when people are interviewed on TV, the interview ends with the interviewer saying: "Thank You ... "; typically, the interviewed replies: "Thank You" ... why do they seldom, instead, reply: "You are welcome"?
2006-10-07 19:57:03 · 9 answers · asked by I-C-U 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
=did you ever think that thank you was the best answer and that both sincerely meant it cause the interview was over??!!
2006-10-10 07:37:11 · answer #1 · answered by sunshinysusan 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I believe the interviewer says thank u to the person interviewed for having spared time to take the interview and in return, the interviewed person is grateful to have been invited there in the first place
2006-10-07 21:32:38 · answer #2 · answered by nauts 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Thank you" and the use of names are like codes for the other person to know that the conversation is over, or for the other person to know that it is his/her turn to respond. This started a long time ago on Channel 7 Eyewitness news. People liked the idea that the people seemed to have a conversation and that the public was being allowed to listen in. It worked so well that it soon caught on with other stations.
2006-10-07 20:15:45 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are also thanking the interviewer for having them.
2006-10-07 23:49:43 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
i guess it depends on why the interviewed was interviewed...
when the interviewed accounts for something misunderstood, probably s/he thanks for the opportunity s/he had to explain the case/problem.
2006-10-07 20:03:10 · answer #5 · answered by lgbbr 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may be the familiarity the two have with one another, if they are friends outside the studio they may be more likely to say your welcome.
2006-10-07 20:05:31 · answer #6 · answered by barbya15 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because both want to appear modest
2006-10-07 19:59:16 · answer #7 · answered by Bellina 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I just think it would sound silly.
2006-10-11 06:28:23 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i guess they are expressing thanks for being interviewed. it helps their publicity after all. and saying "you are welcome" seems a bit proud..
2006-10-08 01:02:22 · answer #9 · answered by Angie Pastrami 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋