DEAR MISS MANNERS: Lately I have noticed an increase in people saying “I appreciate you” instead of “Thank you” or “I appreciate it.” I really don’t like 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.
Miss Manners: Why Has ‘thank You’ Been Replaced With ‘i Appreciate You?’
Judith Martin, South Florida Sun-Sentinel
Mon, 10/07/2024 - 6:39am
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