thanks a lot / thanks

[Ju]

thanks

1) Is it not polite enough?

2) Shall I say thank you instead?

3) Is it too causal for a staff in saying it to the boss?


thanks a lot

1) Is it too causal for a staff in saying it to the boss?


Thank you.

[petit_minou]

thanks

1) Is it not polite enough?
It is polite enough for most situations (friends, family) but thank you is more polite when dealing with strangers/coworkers/boss.

2) Shall I say thank you instead?
When in doubt, use thank you.

3) Is it too causal for a staff in saying it to the boss?
It depends on your relationship to your boss and if you work in a very casual environment. Thank you would be more appropriate.


thanks a lot

1) Is it too causal for a staff in saying it to the boss?
Thank you very much would be more polite when speaking to your boss, a stranger, or somebody older than you (grandparents, etc).


Thank you.