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Thank you is a common phrase used to show you are thankful of someone. It is a very old phrase, coming from as early as the 1400s. "Thank you" is often replied with "you're welcome".

People often say "please" to request something to you. If they are satisfied, they will say "thank you" back to you.

Etymology

The phrase "thank you" derives from the word "think".

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