![]() ![]() These expressions are very nice and thoughtful. “You’re very kind”: This sounds like something a grandmother would say.“You’re too kind” This can be used today as a cute saying, but it is no longer used literally in the serious form that it used to be used perhaps in the 1950’s.Learn to speak naturally with the American accent.Ĭlick here to subscribe today and save 50%. Get the transcripts from today’s episode. Make sure you understand every word you hear on All Ears English.īring your English to the advanced level with new vocabulary and natural expressions. These are not small gestures like holding a door for you. Your friend helps you with your website for free.Your roommate does your dirty dishes in the sink when you’re too busy.Someone volunteers to walk your dog while you’re sick.We are going to assume it’s a friend or neighbor doing something nice for you. In your question you just said “when someone helped you” so it’s a bit vague and we don’t know what kind of situation you are talking about. If you buy a coffee and someone hands it to you and you say “you’re too kind” it’s way too much. It is not a terrible mistake to make, but it’s not modern and it might sound strange, especially to younger native speakers. I think they looked at you strange because the phrase might be a bit out of place. When you use the phrase “you are very kind” you are probably saying what you have heard in old movies or what you learned in your textbook. I am not so sure if you could give me clarity when or how to use that expression or those expressions have been out of style. Instead, I got quite a bid funny look in return. I use ” thank you, that was very kind of you or you are very kind” to express my appreciation when someone helped me. Thank you so much for your excellent work. I truly believe connection is the huge word that helps people succeed in their life. You have taught millions of listeners not only to improve their English but also how to connect with people. The podcast is fun and ready to use in daily conversation. We’ll start with a question from a listener: What words and expressions do you use when you want to say thank you to someone in English?ĭo you know if the words you are using are old fashioned and irrelevant?
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