[General] what is the reply for thank you

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pavanph

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What is the reply for thank you?
 

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What is the correct reply [strike]for[/strike] to "Thank you"?

Welcome to the forum. :hi:

There is no single correct response. It depends on the context but "You're welcome" usually works in British English. I've noticed recently that some British English speakers have adopted "No problem" and "Sure" as responses. I associate both of those with American English.
 

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I think "you're welcome" is still number 1 in America.
 

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Also 'My pleasure' (British) and (I don't like this much) 'No worries' (Australian).

I'll never forget an American guy holding a door open for me at the gift shop of Yosemite National Park. When I thanked him, he said 'Certainly'.
 

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I'd concur that "you're welcome" is probably the most common, but I've on rare occasion heard 'my pleasure' used in AmE as well.

I will often just smile, nod, and say 'uhm-hmm' in a pleasant tone.
 

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I sometimes reply "don't mention it."
 

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I really abhor "no problem."
"You're welcome" is your best bet.
 
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