I mean, where are they welcomed? How did this term even originate and most importantly WHY???
I was just thinking about it out of boredom, i guess.
2007-10-07 19:01:08 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
It means "you are welcome to" whatever they're thanking the person for - a favor, a gift, whatever.
2007-10-07 19:06:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The saying "thank you" is an expression of gratitude.
For example, if you receive a present or favor from someone, it is polite (and often expected) to say "Thank You" as a communication of gratitude.
"You're welcome" is a way to express gratitude, an acknowledgement of having heard "Thank you". It is just the polite thing to do. It doesn't mean someone is welcomed WHERE, though a person can be welcomed at someone else's home.
2007-10-07 19:32:08 · answer #2 · answered by jan51601 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are welcome to the goods and/or services that were provided in reponse to which you offered thanks and gratitude....Just easier to say, "You're welcome."
2007-10-07 19:27:05 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you say your welcome when someone says thank you and they're not sarcastic...
2007-10-07 20:37:12 · answer #4 · answered by pinkish 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means that the person is welcome to your services, kind of. yeeeah. you're welcome, hehe jk ;)
2007-10-07 19:04:54 · answer #5 · answered by catherine bunny 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋