......plz dont ans as- to be polite
2007-02-21 22:22:59 · 12 answers · asked by lak 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
isnt welcome a greeting
2007-02-21 22:39:58 · update #1
it means that it's ok, you don't mind. And like when someone is coming to your home it's the same really, it just means it's alright, don't worry about it.
2007-02-21 23:18:18 · answer #1 · answered by floppity 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The same reason that we say "hello" when we answer the telephone. Alexander Graham Bell originally wanted the term to be "haloa" but was overruled by Edison or vice versa. I forgot the whole story. It's interesting why customers like this came about, usually it's from one political figure.
2007-02-21 22:33:49 · answer #2 · answered by August lmagination 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The etymology has lead to the phase: You are welcome as a guest. A guest would say thank you for entertaining my presence. The host would say you are welcome. another example would be, thank you for dinner, the response is you are welcome. The meaning "entertainment or public reception as a greeting" is recorded from 1530.
2007-02-21 22:50:46 · answer #3 · answered by mistraybear 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We thank people for what ever gesture they have done. And then they say welcome because they want to thank us for thanking them in the first place. Its all about being polite to people who are polite.
2007-02-21 22:26:00 · answer #4 · answered by CG 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That is a very good question. "Welcome" is commonly used as a greeting; as in "Welcome to my home"; or it is also used like this "You are welcome to stay as long as you can"; So saying "Your welcome" when we are thanked just doesn't make sense. Just another crazy English language example.
2007-02-21 22:34:15 · answer #5 · answered by justchillin 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
because it is good to know that what i did for you is from my heart - hence -when you say thank you to me for helping you with what ever , i will let you know that you are welcome to receive my help!
some people say anytime or sure !
2007-02-21 22:29:36 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You do not have to say that at all, just say, thank you right back to ya.
2007-02-21 23:31:09 · answer #7 · answered by shardf 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To acknowledge their gratitude.
2007-02-21 23:56:17 · answer #8 · answered by ropemancometh 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it is just a common courteousy
2007-02-21 22:27:40 · answer #9 · answered by fatdadslim 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i really do not know that would be something to ask god when we get up there
2007-02-21 22:26:31 · answer #10 · answered by t~kat_6_6_6 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋