Thanking

By Mr. Riyanto, S.Pd

A. Thanking

You thank others for what they give

to you and you may also have to
respond when someone thanks you.
Do you know how to do them very well?
Here are the expressions and the
functions in table
Expressions Function
 Thank you very much for your
kindness.
 Thank you.
Thanking
 That was really nice of you.
 Thanks a million for….  

 I’m very grateful to you.

 I’m much obliged.
B.   Responding to thank 

Below are other expressions :

Expressions Function
  
It was the least I could do.
  
Don’t mention it.
  
You’re welcome Responding to thanks
  
It’s no trouble at all.
  
Delighted I was able to help.
Example for Thanking and Responding to Thanks :

1.     Thanking for directions

Sample phrases (from formal to informal)
A: Thank you so much for your directions. You’ve been a tremendous help.
B: It was my pleasure.
A: Thank you 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.
There are many different ways to be
grateful. Please search and study it well !

Good luck and

see you….