Never forget to thank a person. Sincere gratitude cheers up, and the one who thanks, and who is thanked. After all, gratitude is pleasant to all people without exception. It allows us, to some extent, to repay a debt for a service, help or support. "Thank you!" - we sometimes hear from someone. So, in the topic of today's publication, we will look at what "thank you" means.
In the old days
In those distant times, when Russia was still tsarist, people of the lower class, turning to representatives of the noble family, said: “Thank you, master!” Thus, they expressed their reverence and respect. The same phrase could be heard if they thanked the master for something. Why is it plural? In those days, it was customary to refer to a superior person in the plural. Nowadays, addressing someone in the pluralused only in the form of a joke when they want to emphasize and ridicule the arrogant behavior of a person.
The meaning of the expression and how to use it
The meaning of "thank you" is the same as thank you. Note that the word is formed from two words: “good” and “I bestow”, that is, “I give”. “I give” is an old version of the word “to give”. An expression of gratitude is a response to any deeds, services of another person. A natural question arises as to what to say "thank you" for.
The answer to this question is obvious, but there are a number of non-standard situations where you can use this word. For example, when you receive a compliment or when you are late for an appointment. Being late provokes stress in the one who is late, and this looks like disrespect for the one who is waiting. The idea of giving thanks for showing patience may seem strange, but it is the right approach.
Let's give an example of another non-standard case when you need to thank a person. Each of us has had to hear unfair criticism addressed to us. Thank you for your attention and leave. Words such as "thank you for your attention" will neutralize all the negativity that was directed against you.
Synonyms
Thank you! The meaning of this word can be reduced not only to the form of manifestation of gratitude itself, but this is another way to show oneself as a well-mannered, polite, intelligent person. Knowledge will help in this matterSynonyms for "thank you" The first word is just “thank you”, you can also say “thank you very much”, such words as “much grateful”, “very grateful” will sound gracefully and politely. Flirtatious and cute will sound "merci" in the French manner from the lips of an attractive girl.
What's the difference?
Note that people's opinions are currently divided. Some of them use the word "thank you" or the simpler version of "thank you" right and left, regardless of the situation. Other people are limited to a concise "thank you." In order to understand the current situation, one should turn to history. In ancient times, the word "thank you" meant "God save." It was used when extremely negative actions were received from a person. According to Christian customs, they asked God to save the one who was wrong, unfair, cruel, the one who strayed from the righteous path. People who know this backstory already today react unkindly to the word “thank you”. "It's my pleasure!" - sometimes you can hear the answer in a dismissive tone. Like, I didn’t do anything bad to you, that’s why I answer you “nothing.”
The definition of "thank you" is a kind of benefit to a person. Goods can be material and spiritual. Therefore, disputes of this kind arise today: when is it correct to use the word “thank you”? What should this situation be? And if you decide to say: “Thank you”, then, be kind, thank you and do not shake the air in vain. Pay. If you think that in this waygive a person spiritual joy, it is quite possible that you are right, but it depends on the situation.
Let's give a simple example from life. The wheel you punched on the road helps to change a complete stranger. "Thank you!" - you say and … leave. Many will think that there is nothing unusual in this situation. Perhaps you just weren't in the place of this stranger. No one will be pleased to feel like a lackey or a servant who has been thrown a kind word.
Which is better?
In this situation, people's opinions can also be divided. How to be? What better to say? What is important is the situation and the tone of the person with whom he pronounces such a, one might say, “loud” word. If you are present at a business meeting, then it will be enough to say a concise “thank you”. And if a completely unfamiliar young man helped you carry heavy bags, then it is appropriate in this situation to tell him: “Thank you.” The meaning of this word in this situation will coincide with the action. Thus, you wish the person all the best, returning to him part of the debt in the form of your gratitude. How you say your thanks is very important.
Conclusion
In conclusion, summing up what has been said, we note that some rules of life, such as politeness and good manners, are known to each of us from early childhood. One can only wonder why they have not yet become the norm? Do not forget to say words of gratitude to each other, such as the word “thank you”. The meaning of itdisclosed in this article. Depending on the situation, you can use either a flowery “thank you” or a concise “thank you”. Such words mean a lot in our life. And will not hide that we suffer from their absence.
