2007-03-21 04:45:07 · 14 answers · asked by angelina jolie2 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
It is more like, "why thank you!" The why is more of a way of expressing surprise I think.
--That Cheeky Lad
2007-03-21 12:24:59 · answer #1 · answered by Charles-CeeJay_UK_ USA/CheekyLad 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like the others said it is to indicate surprise but i also think it may have derived from older speech, and may be to resemble humility. Just a hunch.
2007-03-21 04:49:37 · answer #2 · answered by Firefly 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Maybe they are unsure of why you said whatever it was you said. They don't know whether to take it as a compliment or not. Perhaps it is the tone of voice you use or the context of the comment you gave.
Or maybe they feel you are just being "smart" with them.
2007-03-21 04:49:03 · answer #3 · answered by Nepetarias 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Why? How do you doo?
Why? You're very welcome!
Why? I dont know?
I think we got this etiquette from the british..i dont know. But its just common jesture. Sounds stupid though youre right.
2007-03-21 04:49:19 · answer #4 · answered by Triskelion 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
used in that context its another meaning to the word "why" as apposed from the other meaning :::::: it also is used to express mild surprise,approval,disapproval or impatience (strange language English ?? )
2007-03-21 04:51:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Courtesy?
2007-03-21 04:47:29 · answer #6 · answered by Ema Nova 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Dear Angelina Jolie,
You are very pretty, but very dumb. It is because of manners. Now, stop these foolish questions and come here so I may lick your face and feel your chest.
2007-03-21 04:48:15 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 3⤋
because people ask and they want to earn points to move to the next level...hahahaha
2007-03-21 04:47:19 · answer #8 · answered by ♥NF♥N♥TY 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋
It's not "why? thank you", it's "why thank you".
It's like saying "well I never!"
It's meant to indicate surprise.
2007-03-21 04:47:48 · answer #9 · answered by ZER0 C00L ••AM••VT•• 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
its just fun in a way
2007-03-21 04:49:03 · answer #10 · answered by Chesh » 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋