The “appreciate you” trend annoys a traditionalist.
: Lately I have noticed an increase in people saying “I appreciate you” instead of “Thank you” or “I appreciate it.”I hear it fairly often from a co-worker, and I think she is sincere, so I just say “Thank you.” That feels wrong, however. If I just went out of my way to help her, shouldn’t she say “Thank you” so I can say “You’re welcome”?
The other night at the theater, the people next to me were trying to figure out if the number on the shared armrest meant the seat to the left or to the right. I helped them out and got “I appreciate you,” which they certainly do not. They don’t know me at all.Yes, it is a simple exchange: “Thank you,” “You’re welcome.” It had been drummed into everyone at those earliest birthday parties to the point where it came out automatically.
You know perfectly well what was meant by “I appreciate you.” If it had been phrased as “I appreciate your taking the trouble to help me,” you might even have thought it graceful. Try just smiling in reply, and then watching the stage.The DJ will announce the dance, in which the bride and/or groom take to the floor and dance with guests at the reception — if the person brings them money. It seems common practice.
When my family is invited to an event while she is here, I hate to exclude her, but struggle to come up with a polite way to mention to our potential hosts that our party may be one more than they expected.You: We’d love to, but my mother is staying with us, and I hate to leave her alone.Please send your questions to Miss Manners at her website, www.missmanners.com; to her email, [email protected]; or through postal mail to Miss Manners, Andrews McMeel Syndication, 1130 Walnut St.
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