5 You received some money for your birthday from someone inyour family. Make notes aboutwhat you want to say in a thankyou email. Use the questions inExercise 2.​

It’s important to show thanks when someone does something for you, or gives you something. But what we say depends on the person and situation. Here’s how to say thank you in different situations.

Common ways to say thank you

Thanks / Thank you

A: “Can I get you another coffee?”

B: “Thanks” / “Thank you!”

A: “You look great in that dress!”

B: “Thanks!”

Thanks / Thank you you very much!

A: “I booked your table for dinner.”

B: “Thank you very much!”

Thanks a lot!

A: “I saved you the last chocolate!”

B: “Thanks a lot!”

Be careful with the intonation of “Thanks a lot”. If you speak with a lower voice, “thanks a lot” can sound like you’re not happy at all and the “thanks” sounds sarcastic. Here’s an example.