I always tell people that it is a pleasure speaking with them. But, they always tell me the pleasure is all mine. This is especially the case with men I talk to.
2007-12-26 23:54:19 · 25 answers · asked by Dimples 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
It's a standard figure of speech meaning "No, no: You're thanking me, but I should be thanking you." or "However much you enjoyed it, I think I must have enjoyed it more."
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2007-12-27 00:04:13 · answer #1 · answered by Mr. Vincent Van Jessup 6 · 17⤊ 0⤋
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2017-01-19 06:12:05 · answer #2 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The Pleasure Is All Mine
2016-10-03 10:50:18 · answer #3 · answered by dutel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here's an example; Let's say you just opened a bank account and the teller was really helpful. the following conversation might occur:
You: Thank you, you've been so helpful!
Teller: The pleasure's all mine. Have a great day!
It's a little obsequious, but it's a pretty common expression.
2007-12-27 01:06:39 · answer #4 · answered by vintner 6 · 5⤊ 0⤋
When you meet someone and get along with him, at the end of the conversation you usually say "It was a pleasure meeting you." and they usually respond with "The pleasure's all mine." It's really, really simple.
You: "I'm so happy I got to meet you and have a chat with you."
Him: "No, no, I'm the one who should be so much happier that I got to meet you and have a chat with you."
2007-12-27 00:52:11 · answer #5 · answered by fairytaler 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
what do you mean when you say it is a pleasure speaking to someone...that is the same thing that others mean...well it is more one sided when put the way your are talking about..but it is a pleasantry so most of the time people are not even thinking of what they are saying...
let me ask why you qualified that mostly it is men saying this to you...maybe not...maybe you just notice it more from men...and that means that there is either someone that this means more to you coming from that male or that you are looking for the come on
2007-12-27 00:16:44 · answer #6 · answered by Patti_Ja 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Then you are speaking to men with good manners. They mean the same thing about the word pleasure that you do when you say it. It's a phrase that prompts another phrase.
2007-12-26 23:58:19 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It can be a way of saying:
1." I wanted to do this for YOU" ...or
2. A way of saying, "I did YOU and YOU didn't even KNOW IT."
2007-12-26 23:59:43 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
this days I am trying to learn english, I have watched the movie "The words" and I dont know what that means, thank all for your help.
2016-07-12 08:01:44 · answer #9 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just being cordial.
Just like when someone tells you that you look nice and you repay the compliment by saying so do you.
Don't read too much into it.
2007-12-26 23:58:26 · answer #10 · answered by Nolan's Mommy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋