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when someone say‘happy new year’ do you say‘thank you’ to them
Jan 4, 2015 2:18 PM
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'Thank you' is mainly used for 'one-way' phrases, such as 'Congratulations' or 'Happy Birthday'. You can say 'Thank you' if someone wishes you 'Happy New Year', but as this is a reciprocal greeting, you should then respond it with 'Happy New Year to you, too.'
January 4, 2015
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you can but better is "happy new year to you, too"
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