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I'M PASSING ON THE ROAD AND ONE WOMAN IS BLOCKING THE PATH.I'M SAYING "EXCUSE ME" AND SHE GAVE ME THE PATH. DO I NEED TO SAY THANK YOU TO HER?
 
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HELSINKI said:
I'M PASSING ON THE ROAD AND ONE WOMAN IS BLOCKING THE PATH.I'M SAYING "EXCUSE ME" AND SHE GAVE ME THE PATH. DO I NEED TO SAY THANK YOU TO HER?
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I think it is optional in that situation.

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I would. In British English we often use 'cheers' as a small 'thank you', so it would be fine here. ;-)
 
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It's always polite to say 'thank you'. I think that some people who use this forum should learn how to say it, especially lately. Don't some of you agree with me?
 
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Lib said:
It's always polite to say 'thank you'. I think that some people who use this forum should learn how to say it, especially lately. Don't some of you agree with me?
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I know what you mean. The posters that I think you are talking about also seem to find it necessary to post in all caps.

(It is indeed always polite to say "Thank you".)

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