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1. You are welcome
2. You are most welcome
3. You are more than welcome

In terms of politeness, what is the priority of the above expression?

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1. You are welcome.
2. You are most welcome.
3. You are more than welcome.

[STRIKE]In terms of politeness, what is the priority[/STRIKE] Which of the above expressions is the most polite?

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They all indicate politeness, but I suppose #2 and #3 can be stronger than #1. Note that in speech, "you're" is more standard than "you are."
 
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