You are leaving. You want to say thank you, but the words feel small. Good news: in English, small words said warmly are enough. Here are ten.
Thank you for help
Thank you so much. You were very kind.
Thank you for a meal
Thank you for the meal. It was delicious.
Thank you for time
Thank you for your time. I really enjoyed it.
Saying goodbye to a friend
It was lovely to meet you.
Take care.
Saying goodbye at a hotel or shop
Thank you. Have a good day.
Saying goodbye to a group
Thank you, everyone. Goodbye!
If you will meet again
See you next time.
Keep in touch.
Words to remember
- kind — good and helpful to other people
- delicious — very good to eat
- enjoy — to like something
- touch — contact; "keep in touch" means stay in contact
Questions & answers
Q: Is "thank you" enough?
Yes, if you say it warmly. Add one detail: "Thank you. The food was great."
Q: What is the difference between "goodbye" and "see you"?
"Goodbye" is for a long time. "See you" is for soon.
Q: Is "take care" friendly?
Yes. It is warm and common. It means "look after yourself".
Q: Should I hug or shake hands?
Watch the other person. A smile and a nod are always safe.
Q: What if I forget their name?
"Thank you, and sorry, I forgot your name." People understand.