Mary Bright
Junior Member
- Joined
- Mar 22, 2010
- Member Type
- Student or Learner
- Native Language
- Russian
- Home Country
- Belarus
- Current Location
- Belarus
Today I've come across an interesting topic, which, I believe, must be discussed by both English teachers and English learners to avoid any forms of misunderstanding.
As many other learners, I used to think, that the words 'thank you in advance (or beforehand)' express my thankfulness for all the responses coming next. So, after nyota noticed that it might not really be so, I decided to clarify this question in a single thread and get sure if the words really mean 'I anticipate all the responses to my question and thank you for them'.
Because if they don't I (and other learners too for sure) would really like to know a more proper way to express my gratitude for help.
p.s. this topic shouldn't be taken too seriously, yet may be useful, for:
1) the English learners will learn a better way to communicate in such situations
and
2) the English teachers will get their 'thank you' reward, which they really deserve for helping us to know English better.
:smilecol:
As many other learners, I used to think, that the words 'thank you in advance (or beforehand)' express my thankfulness for all the responses coming next. So, after nyota noticed that it might not really be so, I decided to clarify this question in a single thread and get sure if the words really mean 'I anticipate all the responses to my question and thank you for them'.
Because if they don't I (and other learners too for sure) would really like to know a more proper way to express my gratitude for help.
p.s. this topic shouldn't be taken too seriously, yet may be useful, for:
1) the English learners will learn a better way to communicate in such situations
and
2) the English teachers will get their 'thank you' reward, which they really deserve for helping us to know English better.
:smilecol:
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