Thank you is a phrase used to show one's gratitude towards a good deed. It has been used for a long time, since the 1400s. People often say "you're welcome" in response to the appreciation of gratitude.

Etymology edit

The phrase "thank you" derives from "think".[1][2]

References edit

  1. ^ "The History of 'Thank You' Around the World". access2interpreters.com. Retrieved 2018-11-24.
  2. ^ "How We Got "Please" and "Thank You"". brainpickings.org. Retrieved 2018-11-24.