Say it naturally - Thanking People And Responding To Thanks

• It was my pleasure (Formal)
• You’re welcome. (Formal)
• You’re very welcome. (Formal)
• You’re more than welcome. (Formal)
• Oh, it was the least I could do.
• Think nothing of it.
• It was nothing.
• My pleasure.
• Don’t mention it.
• Any time. (Informal)
• No big deal. (Informal)

1.
A: I want to thank you so much for the map and directions. You have no idea what a tremendous help you’ve been! (Formal)
B: It was my pleasure. (Formal)

2.
A: Thank you for all your help. I think I can find my way now.
B: You’re welcome. Good luck.

3.
A: Thanks a lot for the information. I really appreciate it.
B: Oh, you’re very welcome. Any time.

4.
A: Thanks for taking the time to explain it to me. I hope it wasn’t too much of a bother.
B: Not at all. It was the least I could do.

5.
A: Thanks a million for the info. (Informal)
B: You bet! Any time. (Informal)


1.
A: Many thanks for inviting me to your dinner party, Mrs. Gray, but I’m afraid I won’t be able to come because of a previous commitment (Formal)
B: Oh, I’m sorry to hear that. We certainly will miss you.(Formal)

2.
A: Thanks, Anne! I’d love to go to the beach this Saturday!
B: Great! I’ll know we’ll have fun!

3.
A: I appreciate the invitation, Tom. Of course I’ll come!
B: Good! The play starts at 8:00, so I’ll pick you up at 7:30, Okay?

4.
A: Sure! I’ve been wanting to go to a soccer game. Thanks for the invite!
B: You’re welcome. I’m glad you can come.

5.
A: What a fantastic idea! I’ve been dying to see them in concert for a long time! Thanks for the invitation.
B: It’s my pleasure!

1.
A: Thank you very much for the beautiful book, Mr. Kincaid. It was very nice of you to remember my birthday. (Formal)
B: It was the least I could do. I hope you enjoy it.

2.
A: The flowers are gorgeous! Thanks a lot, Bob!
B: Don’t mention it. Happy anniversary!

3.
A: That was nice of you to bring us the coffee cake, Sarah. We’ll really enjoy it for breakfast in the morning!
B: Oh, it was nothing! I hope you like it.

4.
A: Wally, the bracelet is beautiful, but really, you shouldn’t have!
B: You’re welcome. I think it looks beautiful on you.

5.
A: Doris, these vegetables look fantastic! And you know what a salad eater I am. Thanks a zillion!
B: Any time! There are a lot more in my garden, so I’ll bring you more later.

1.
A: Janice, you’re a litesaver! I don’t know what I would have done if you hadn’t helped me make the decorations for the party! Thanks so much!
B: Oh, it was nothing I’m glad I could help out.

2.
A: Thank for working with me on the computer, Bob. I’d been struggling with it for over an hour before you came along.
B: Don’t worry about it. I enjoyed helping you.

3.
A: Thanks for helping me with the dinner, Joe. I really appreciate it.
B: It was the least I could do! Thanks for inviting me over.

4.
A: Thanks a million for lending me your car, Ted. That was a big help!
B: I’m glad I could help. Let me know if you need to borrow it again.

5.
A: You’re so nice to help with the broken lamp, Don. I’m no good at mechanical things.
B: You’re welcome. I’m glad I was able to fix it.

1.
A: That’s a beautiful necklace you’re wearing.
B: Thanks. I got in Mexico last summer.

2.
A: What a gorgeous flower arrangement! It’s really beautiful!
B: That’s nice of you to say so. I’m really glad you like it.

3.
A: Would you sing some more, Christos? That last song was lovely!
B: Thank you, Mrs. Jenkins. I’m glad you enjoyed it.

4.
A: That kitchen dish was fantastic, Nahmood! You are a great cook!
B: I appreciate the compliment, but I did have a lot of help from my sister!

5.
A: Yumi, you did a beautiful job decorating your home. It looks wonderful
B: Well, thank you for saying so, but I got a lot of help from others.