This document provides examples of formal and informal phrases for thanking people and responding to thanks. For expressing thanks more formally, it suggests saying things like "I'm very grateful for..." or "Thank you very much for...". For responding formally, common responses include "You're welcome" and "It was my pleasure.". Less formally, people may say "Thanks a million" or use responses like "Don't worry about it.". The document also includes examples for thanking someone for an unsuccessful attempt, both formally and less formally.

1. Thanking People and
Replying to Thanks

2. Phrases
M re Fo rm a l
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Expressing Thanks:
- I’m very grateful for…
- I’m so grateful for…
- Thank you very much for…
- Thank you so much for…
- Thank you for…

3. - Thank you. But you really shouldn’t have.
- They’re beautiful! But you didn’t need to
(give me anything).
- Thanks a lot for…
- I really appreciate (the invitation). Thanks.
- That was nice of you. Thank you.
- That was nice of you.

4. Response
- You’re welcome.
- You’re entirely welcome.
- Don’t mention it.
- You’re welcome.
- It was my pleasure.
- Well, I just wanted to show my appreciation for…
- But I wanted to.
- Sure.
- It was nothing. What are friends for?

5. Less Formal
Expressing Thanks:
Thanks a million
Responses:
 Don’t worry about it.
 Forget it.

6. ExprEssing Thanks for a
failEd aTTEmpT

7. More formal
Expressing:
 Thank you for trying.
 I appreciate your help, anyway
 Thank you very much for your efforts.
Response:
 I’m sorry it didn’t work out.
 Perhaps you’ll have better luck next time.

8. Less Formal
Expression:
 Thanks, anyway.
 Thanks a lot for trying, at least.
Response:
 Sorry it didn’t work out.
 Sure. Too bad it didn’t work.