Should I put a comma after "Thank you"? [duplicate]
Dec 29, 2015 · 4. You always put a comma in a direct adress if you want your sentence to be grammatically correct. Using Commas for Direct Address (i.e., the Vocative Case) When addressing a person or thing directly, the name used must be offset with a comma (or commas if it's mid-sentence). For example:
Is the usage of "I thank you" correct? [closed]
Dec 20, 2015 · 5. While we normally just say or write, "Thank you" (in which "I" is assumed), it is perfectly acceptable to say or write, "I thank you" instead. It adds a subtle emphasis and personalization to your response, although you are correct that it is relatively uncommon compared to the usual form. However, it is not considered rare or awkward usage.
"Thanks" or "thank you"? - English Language & Usage Stack …
Dec 13, 2011 · 32. They're both correct. "Thanks" is slightly more informal, but otherwise, they both mean the same, a statement of gratitude. Although they're both correct, they have a difference. "Thanks" is a noun, and can be used like this: Give James my thanks./. I give you my thanks. (when speaking face to face)
What's the correct use of a comma when thanking someone?
Nov 13, 2015 · 2. Either is fine. The "rules" say that the name of the person you're addressing should be set off with a comma, but that comes across as overly formal in a brief email or text message, unless the comma is needed to disambiguate the sentence. (Consider the slightly longer sentences "Let's eat, Grandma" and "Let's eat Grandma".)
adverbs - What's the deal with "thank you kindly"? - English …
It is an adverb meaning "in a kind manner," the first sense of the word. As such, it is asking someone to be kind and do something. Similar to "Be a dear and fetch me a beer out of the fridge." Also as such it's pretty much general reference. But thank you kindly is said after the favor is …
Meaning/origin of "You bet" as a response to "Thank you"
Aug 2, 2013 · In a radio show (such as APM Marketplace), when a host interviews a guest, the conversation ends with the host saying "Thank you" and the guest saying something similar in response. Usually it is "Thank you" or "Great to be with you" or "My pleasure". Often they respond with "You bet", which really puzzles me.
Can "Sure" be used to respond to "Thanks"?
Jul 21, 2011 · 15. In OP's context, Sure as a response is simply a polite/vague/positive word with friendly connotations. It doesn't really mean much at all; you could compare it to replying with something like Okay, No problem, or Don't mention it. In many other contexts, sure more emphatically conveys definitely, really, absolutely, very.
idioms - “Thank you very much” vs. “Thank you so much” - English ...
9. ‘Thank you so much’ often seems more genuine. It happens to be less formal, and it implies that the person saying it really means it. ‘Thank you very much’ is often used out of courtesy, or to make a ‘thank you’ a bit longer. Sometimes it’s even used sarcastically.
Usage of "Indeed" in "Thank you very much indeed"
Aug 24, 2016 · Simply saying "Thank you" is not a strong enough cue for this purpose: it needs to be something that catches everyone's attention, and something that you would not normally say during the interview. Combined with a particular rise-and-fall speaking pitch, ("med med hi-hi-hi low low") "Thank you very much indeed." works very effectively: the ...
Is it acceptable to drop the comma in "Thanks, John"?
Commenting 12 years later… From the perspective of descriptive linguistics, I would say that "Thanks John" is used by native speakers, moreso "Thanks John!" When you use it, don't use a comma if in that context you wouldn't say it that way—if there would be no pause between "thanks" and "John", otherwise use a comma if there would be a pause.