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There was a small issue at work. I solved it and notified my manager over IM. She said, 'Thanks, Vinay'. I replied her, 'Anytime' as I do with my other colleagues and friends.
A colleague of mine sees this conversation while working along with me on the issue and gets surprised and says, 'Anytime!? Even to our superior!?'
Another colleague advises me not to repeat this again and tells that weren't supposed to say that way.
I'm confused. Is it really something important from my superior's perspective? Will this give the wrong impression? If it's so, what would be a polite way to reply other than a formal 'Welcome'?
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asked Feb 28 '14 at 21:06
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closed as primarily opinion-based by Jim G., jmort253♦ Mar 2 '14 at 18:58
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There was a small issue at work. I solved it and notified my manager over IM. She said, 'Thanks, Vinay'. I replied her, 'Anytime' as I do with my other colleagues and friends.
A colleague of mine sees this conversation while working along with me on the issue and gets surprised and says, 'Anytime!? Even to our superior!?'
Another colleague advises me not to repeat this again and tells that weren't supposed to say that way.
I'm confused. Is it really something important from my superior's perspective? Will this give the wrong impression? If it's so, what would be a polite way to reply other than a formal 'Welcome'?
colleagues work-experience india manager
asked Feb 28 '14 at 21:06
Vinay
174118
closed as primarily opinion-based by Jim G., jmort253♦ Mar 2 '14 at 18:58
Many good questions generate some degree of opinion based on expert experience, but answers to this question will tend to be almost entirely based on opinions, rather than facts, references, or specific expertise. If this question can be reworded to fit the rules in the help center, please edit the question.
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I put this on hold since it's generating poor answers based on unsubstantiated opinion. It's not that this is a bad question, just that it's not a good question for our Q&A format. To get this reopened, the answers would need to be vastly improved and be backed with facts, references, and experiences that demonstrate the answer is correct.
– jmort253♦
Mar 2 '14 at 19:01
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@jmort253 A good note and wise decision. It's really opinion based. Thanks for the community users and Elliott's answers.
– Vinay
Mar 6 '14 at 17:35
@jmort253, This answer can be answered objectively if we look at it from a broader perspective (as opposed to focusing on Vinay's situation). Many many people have this question too, "polite way to reply thanks from superiors".
– Pacerier
Aug 26 '15 at 10:55
@Pacerier, you're welcome to edit the post if you think it can be clarified, and then create a post on The Workplace Meta to see if we can get support for reopening it.
– jmort253♦
Aug 26 '15 at 11:16
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There was a small issue at work. I solved it and notified my manager over IM. She said, 'Thanks, Vinay'. I replied her, 'Anytime' as I do with my other colleagues and friends.
A colleague of mine sees this conversation while working along with me on the issue and gets surprised and says, 'Anytime!? Even to our superior!?'
Another colleague advises me not to repeat this again and tells that weren't supposed to say that way.
I'm confused. Is it really something important from my superior's perspective? Will this give the wrong impression? If it's so, what would be a polite way to reply other than a formal 'Welcome'?
colleagues work-experience india manager
asked Feb 28 '14 at 21:06
Vinay
174118
There was a small issue at work. I solved it and notified my manager over IM. She said, 'Thanks, Vinay'. I replied her, 'Anytime' as I do with my other colleagues and friends.
A colleague of mine sees this conversation while working along with me on the issue and gets surprised and says, 'Anytime!? Even to our superior!?'
Another colleague advises me not to repeat this again and tells that weren't supposed to say that way.
I'm confused. Is it really something important from my superior's perspective? Will this give the wrong impression? If it's so, what would be a polite way to reply other than a formal 'Welcome'?
colleagues work-experience india manager
asked Feb 28 '14 at 21:06
Vinay
174118
edited Mar 1 '14 at 6:10
asked Feb 28 '14 at 21:06
Vinay
174118
asked Feb 28 '14 at 21:06
Vinay
174118
asked Feb 28 '14 at 21:06
Vinay
174118
174118
closed as primarily opinion-based by Jim G., jmort253♦ Mar 2 '14 at 18:58
Many good questions generate some degree of opinion based on expert experience, but answers to this question will tend to be almost entirely based on opinions, rather than facts, references, or specific expertise. If this question can be reworded to fit the rules in the help center, please edit the question.
closed as primarily opinion-based by Jim G., jmort253♦ Mar 2 '14 at 18:58
Many good questions generate some degree of opinion based on expert experience, but answers to this question will tend to be almost entirely based on opinions, rather than facts, references, or specific expertise. If this question can be reworded to fit the rules in the help center, please edit the question.
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I put this on hold since it's generating poor answers based on unsubstantiated opinion. It's not that this is a bad question, just that it's not a good question for our Q&A format. To get this reopened, the answers would need to be vastly improved and be backed with facts, references, and experiences that demonstrate the answer is correct.
– jmort253♦
Mar 2 '14 at 19:01
1
@jmort253 A good note and wise decision. It's really opinion based. Thanks for the community users and Elliott's answers.
– Vinay
Mar 6 '14 at 17:35
@jmort253, This answer can be answered objectively if we look at it from a broader perspective (as opposed to focusing on Vinay's situation). Many many people have this question too, "polite way to reply thanks from superiors".
– Pacerier
Aug 26 '15 at 10:55
@Pacerier, you're welcome to edit the post if you think it can be clarified, and then create a post on The Workplace Meta to see if we can get support for reopening it.
– jmort253♦
Aug 26 '15 at 11:16
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I put this on hold since it's generating poor answers based on unsubstantiated opinion. It's not that this is a bad question, just that it's not a good question for our Q&A format. To get this reopened, the answers would need to be vastly improved and be backed with facts, references, and experiences that demonstrate the answer is correct.
– jmort253♦
Mar 2 '14 at 19:01
1
@jmort253 A good note and wise decision. It's really opinion based. Thanks for the community users and Elliott's answers.
– Vinay
Mar 6 '14 at 17:35
@jmort253, This answer can be answered objectively if we look at it from a broader perspective (as opposed to focusing on Vinay's situation). Many many people have this question too, "polite way to reply thanks from superiors".
– Pacerier
Aug 26 '15 at 10:55
@Pacerier, you're welcome to edit the post if you think it can be clarified, and then create a post on The Workplace Meta to see if we can get support for reopening it.
– jmort253♦
Aug 26 '15 at 11:16
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4
I put this on hold since it's generating poor answers based on unsubstantiated opinion. It's not that this is a bad question, just that it's not a good question for our Q&A format. To get this reopened, the answers would need to be vastly improved and be backed with facts, references, and experiences that demonstrate the answer is correct.
– jmort253♦
Mar 2 '14 at 19:01
I put this on hold since it's generating poor answers based on unsubstantiated opinion. It's not that this is a bad question, just that it's not a good question for our Q&A format. To get this reopened, the answers would need to be vastly improved and be backed with facts, references, and experiences that demonstrate the answer is correct.
– jmort253♦
Mar 2 '14 at 19:01
1
1
@jmort253 A good note and wise decision. It's really opinion based. Thanks for the community users and Elliott's answers.
– Vinay
Mar 6 '14 at 17:35
@jmort253 A good note and wise decision. It's really opinion based. Thanks for the community users and Elliott's answers.
– Vinay
Mar 6 '14 at 17:35
@jmort253, This answer can be answered objectively if we look at it from a broader perspective (as opposed to focusing on Vinay's situation). Many many people have this question too, "polite way to reply thanks from superiors".
– Pacerier
Aug 26 '15 at 10:55
@jmort253, This answer can be answered objectively if we look at it from a broader perspective (as opposed to focusing on Vinay's situation). Many many people have this question too, "polite way to reply thanks from superiors".
– Pacerier
Aug 26 '15 at 10:55
@Pacerier, you're welcome to edit the post if you think it can be clarified, and then create a post on The Workplace Meta to see if we can get support for reopening it.
– jmort253♦
Aug 26 '15 at 11:16
@Pacerier, you're welcome to edit the post if you think it can be clarified, and then create a post on The Workplace Meta to see if we can get support for reopening it.
– jmort253♦
Aug 26 '15 at 11:16
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My suggestion is to say, "My pleasure," in lieu of, "Anytime," because this infers that you actually enjoy the task at hand. Politeness is a valuable skill in the workplace, just as it is in everyday life. In the study of politeness theory, value is placed on not being imposing. By saying a task or chore is a pleasure literally means that it is enjoyable, which is quite the opposite of something being imposing.
Jane Mairs, Editor at Merriam-Webster summarizes,
"My pleasure" is an idiomatic response to “Thank you.†It is similar to "You’re welcome," but more polite and more emphatic.
For more opinions on the matter of politeness when it comes to responding to a, "Thank you," head over to english.stackexchange.com and read over this question.
edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:38
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answered Mar 2 '14 at 4:58
Elliott
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Hello Elliott, welcome to The Workplace. On our site, we're looking for expert answers with some depth that explain why and how. Our goal is to build a library of knowledge for navigating the professional workplace. Please consider an edit to expand. See How to Answer for details.
– jmort253♦
Mar 2 '14 at 18:54
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@jmort253 Thanks for the note. I accepted your challenge and improved my answer. Hopefully this will be beneficial to the asker and the community.
– Elliott
Mar 2 '14 at 19:45
2
Great answer, Elliott! See chat.stackexchange.com/transcript/message/14070015#14070015
– jmort253♦
Mar 2 '14 at 22:48
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I think your answer is outstanding. This has made me reconsider how I respond to people.
– ojblass
Mar 2 '14 at 23:42
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1 Answer
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active
oldest
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1 Answer
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active
oldest
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active
oldest
votes
active
oldest
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up vote
12
down vote
accepted
My suggestion is to say, "My pleasure," in lieu of, "Anytime," because this infers that you actually enjoy the task at hand. Politeness is a valuable skill in the workplace, just as it is in everyday life. In the study of politeness theory, value is placed on not being imposing. By saying a task or chore is a pleasure literally means that it is enjoyable, which is quite the opposite of something being imposing.
Jane Mairs, Editor at Merriam-Webster summarizes,
"My pleasure" is an idiomatic response to “Thank you.†It is similar to "You’re welcome," but more polite and more emphatic.
For more opinions on the matter of politeness when it comes to responding to a, "Thank you," head over to english.stackexchange.com and read over this question.
edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:38
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answered Mar 2 '14 at 4:58
Elliott
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Hello Elliott, welcome to The Workplace. On our site, we're looking for expert answers with some depth that explain why and how. Our goal is to build a library of knowledge for navigating the professional workplace. Please consider an edit to expand. See How to Answer for details.
– jmort253♦
Mar 2 '14 at 18:54
3
@jmort253 Thanks for the note. I accepted your challenge and improved my answer. Hopefully this will be beneficial to the asker and the community.
– Elliott
Mar 2 '14 at 19:45
2
Great answer, Elliott! See chat.stackexchange.com/transcript/message/14070015#14070015
– jmort253♦
Mar 2 '14 at 22:48
2
I think your answer is outstanding. This has made me reconsider how I respond to people.
– ojblass
Mar 2 '14 at 23:42
add a comment |Â
up vote
12
down vote
accepted
My suggestion is to say, "My pleasure," in lieu of, "Anytime," because this infers that you actually enjoy the task at hand. Politeness is a valuable skill in the workplace, just as it is in everyday life. In the study of politeness theory, value is placed on not being imposing. By saying a task or chore is a pleasure literally means that it is enjoyable, which is quite the opposite of something being imposing.
Jane Mairs, Editor at Merriam-Webster summarizes,
"My pleasure" is an idiomatic response to “Thank you.†It is similar to "You’re welcome," but more polite and more emphatic.
For more opinions on the matter of politeness when it comes to responding to a, "Thank you," head over to english.stackexchange.com and read over this question.
edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:38
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answered Mar 2 '14 at 4:58
Elliott
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Hello Elliott, welcome to The Workplace. On our site, we're looking for expert answers with some depth that explain why and how. Our goal is to build a library of knowledge for navigating the professional workplace. Please consider an edit to expand. See How to Answer for details.
– jmort253♦
Mar 2 '14 at 18:54
3
@jmort253 Thanks for the note. I accepted your challenge and improved my answer. Hopefully this will be beneficial to the asker and the community.
– Elliott
Mar 2 '14 at 19:45
2
Great answer, Elliott! See chat.stackexchange.com/transcript/message/14070015#14070015
– jmort253♦
Mar 2 '14 at 22:48
2
I think your answer is outstanding. This has made me reconsider how I respond to people.
– ojblass
Mar 2 '14 at 23:42
add a comment |Â
up vote
12
down vote
accepted
up vote
12
down vote
accepted
My suggestion is to say, "My pleasure," in lieu of, "Anytime," because this infers that you actually enjoy the task at hand. Politeness is a valuable skill in the workplace, just as it is in everyday life. In the study of politeness theory, value is placed on not being imposing. By saying a task or chore is a pleasure literally means that it is enjoyable, which is quite the opposite of something being imposing.
Jane Mairs, Editor at Merriam-Webster summarizes,
"My pleasure" is an idiomatic response to “Thank you.†It is similar to "You’re welcome," but more polite and more emphatic.
For more opinions on the matter of politeness when it comes to responding to a, "Thank you," head over to english.stackexchange.com and read over this question.
edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:38
Community♦
1
answered Mar 2 '14 at 4:58
Elliott
23627
My suggestion is to say, "My pleasure," in lieu of, "Anytime," because this infers that you actually enjoy the task at hand. Politeness is a valuable skill in the workplace, just as it is in everyday life. In the study of politeness theory, value is placed on not being imposing. By saying a task or chore is a pleasure literally means that it is enjoyable, which is quite the opposite of something being imposing.
Jane Mairs, Editor at Merriam-Webster summarizes,
"My pleasure" is an idiomatic response to “Thank you.†It is similar to "You’re welcome," but more polite and more emphatic.
For more opinions on the matter of politeness when it comes to responding to a, "Thank you," head over to english.stackexchange.com and read over this question.
edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:38
Community♦
1
answered Mar 2 '14 at 4:58
Elliott
23627
edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:38
Community♦
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edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:38
Community♦
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edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:38
Community♦
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answered Mar 2 '14 at 4:58
Elliott
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answered Mar 2 '14 at 4:58
Elliott
23627
answered Mar 2 '14 at 4:58
Elliott
23627
23627
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Hello Elliott, welcome to The Workplace. On our site, we're looking for expert answers with some depth that explain why and how. Our goal is to build a library of knowledge for navigating the professional workplace. Please consider an edit to expand. See How to Answer for details.
– jmort253♦
Mar 2 '14 at 18:54
3
@jmort253 Thanks for the note. I accepted your challenge and improved my answer. Hopefully this will be beneficial to the asker and the community.
– Elliott
Mar 2 '14 at 19:45
2
Great answer, Elliott! See chat.stackexchange.com/transcript/message/14070015#14070015
– jmort253♦
Mar 2 '14 at 22:48
2
I think your answer is outstanding. This has made me reconsider how I respond to people.
– ojblass
Mar 2 '14 at 23:42
add a comment |Â
2
Hello Elliott, welcome to The Workplace. On our site, we're looking for expert answers with some depth that explain why and how. Our goal is to build a library of knowledge for navigating the professional workplace. Please consider an edit to expand. See How to Answer for details.
– jmort253♦
Mar 2 '14 at 18:54
3
@jmort253 Thanks for the note. I accepted your challenge and improved my answer. Hopefully this will be beneficial to the asker and the community.
– Elliott
Mar 2 '14 at 19:45
2
Great answer, Elliott! See chat.stackexchange.com/transcript/message/14070015#14070015
– jmort253♦
Mar 2 '14 at 22:48
2
I think your answer is outstanding. This has made me reconsider how I respond to people.
– ojblass
Mar 2 '14 at 23:42
2
2
Hello Elliott, welcome to The Workplace. On our site, we're looking for expert answers with some depth that explain why and how. Our goal is to build a library of knowledge for navigating the professional workplace. Please consider an edit to expand. See How to Answer for details.
– jmort253♦
Mar 2 '14 at 18:54
Hello Elliott, welcome to The Workplace. On our site, we're looking for expert answers with some depth that explain why and how. Our goal is to build a library of knowledge for navigating the professional workplace. Please consider an edit to expand. See How to Answer for details.
– jmort253♦
Mar 2 '14 at 18:54
3
3
@jmort253 Thanks for the note. I accepted your challenge and improved my answer. Hopefully this will be beneficial to the asker and the community.
– Elliott
Mar 2 '14 at 19:45
@jmort253 Thanks for the note. I accepted your challenge and improved my answer. Hopefully this will be beneficial to the asker and the community.
– Elliott
Mar 2 '14 at 19:45
2
2
Great answer, Elliott! See chat.stackexchange.com/transcript/message/14070015#14070015
– jmort253♦
Mar 2 '14 at 22:48
Great answer, Elliott! See chat.stackexchange.com/transcript/message/14070015#14070015
– jmort253♦
Mar 2 '14 at 22:48
2
2
I think your answer is outstanding. This has made me reconsider how I respond to people.
– ojblass
Mar 2 '14 at 23:42
I think your answer is outstanding. This has made me reconsider how I respond to people.
– ojblass
Mar 2 '14 at 23:42
add a comment |Â
4
I put this on hold since it's generating poor answers based on unsubstantiated opinion. It's not that this is a bad question, just that it's not a good question for our Q&A format. To get this reopened, the answers would need to be vastly improved and be backed with facts, references, and experiences that demonstrate the answer is correct.
– jmort253♦
Mar 2 '14 at 19:01
1
@jmort253 A good note and wise decision. It's really opinion based. Thanks for the community users and Elliott's answers.
– Vinay
Mar 6 '14 at 17:35
@jmort253, This answer can be answered objectively if we look at it from a broader perspective (as opposed to focusing on Vinay's situation). Many many people have this question too, "polite way to reply thanks from superiors".
– Pacerier
Aug 26 '15 at 10:55
@Pacerier, you're welcome to edit the post if you think it can be clarified, and then create a post on The Workplace Meta to see if we can get support for reopening it.
– jmort253♦
Aug 26 '15 at 11:16