Question on English conversation?

Question

My English conversation book recommends using "Thank you for everything" instead of "Thank you for your kindness" when we express our appreciation to those who well treated us. Is this correct? How do you use those phrase in your daily conversation.

Answer 1

Most first language speakers of English won't use the phrase 'Thank you for everything' and even more rarely will you ever hear the phrase 'Thank you for your kindness'. On a day to day basis, most people will use 'thanks' in a less formal context, or 'thank you' in a more formal situation.

Generally, if you say 'Thank you for everything' it will be to express a sense of indebtedness or gratitude for some favour that you realise will have put the giver or doer of the favour to considerable trouble on your behalf. For instance, if you have stayed with friends for several days and they have clearly taken great effort to entertain you and show you hospitality, then you would be most likely to say 'Thank you for everything' rather than simply saying 'Thank you'.

Answer 2

I'm from California, and of course our conversation is much more informal than in other English speaking areas, but "Thank you for your kindness" sounds very, very formal to me. I would use it only for a very big act of kindness, like when someone does something that is out of the ordinary.

For more common situations, I would just use "Thank you for everything." or simply "Thank you." Here we also use "Thanks" as often as Thank you."

For example, if I were in a store and asked the clerk for information, and that clerk took me to the merchandise and helped me determine which item would be the best for what I need, I would probably say "Thank you for your kindness." or more commonly, "Thank you very much."

If in that same situation the clerk told me where to look and said to let her know if I need more help, I would simply say "Thank you."

In our state we have many people who were born in Asian countries, and I have noticed that these cultures are much more formal than ours. I love it when an Asian immigrant says something to me like "Thank you for your kindness." because it expresses so much more than what we're used to. It is very elegant and shows a level of respect that is not common in everyday conversation.

So the truth is that an English speaker would be accustomed to both of the phrases you ask about. I'm not sure why your conversation book makes a distinction - perhaps there would be a difference in some other English speaking country, but I am not aware of it.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

Usually when I'm really thankful for what someone has done for me I would just say "Thank you sooo much!!" =D

Never have I ever said either of those two "Thank yous" recommended in your book. Haha. Not that they're wrong. Its just SO FORMAL that I don't talk that way.

Answer 5

Thank you is used in everyday speech and most people don't even think about what the actual words mean when they use them.

It's used in the same way a person says "good night".

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"good night" implies, "I HOPE YOU HAVE A "good night".
otherwise it really makes no sense.
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"THANK YOU for your kindness" is implied in the same way but is shortened and you would just say THANK YOU.
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Answer 6

I just say "Thanks most of the time," but if someone has clearly gone out of their way to hrlp me, or do something nice for me, I'll say "Thank you!" and if they've done something very unusual (given me a ride after my vehicle had broekn down), I'll say "Thank you so very much for helping me" or as you said "Thank you for your kindness" along with a greatful smile. Smiling is the international language.

Answer 7

Generally, I just say "Thanks" not even "Thank you." I would save "Thank you for your kindness" for situations that are special to you. Remember, that in everyday conversation, Americans tend to shorten everything down to it's bare minimum.

Answer 8

I use Thank you for everything in my daily conversation.

I only use Thank you for your kindness if they did something extra kind.

Answer 9

It's right.

Answer 10

i say "good lookin out" or just plain "thanks"