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What is the origin of "thank you"?
What is the origin of "thank you"?
- It was created in the 1830s in Boston as an intentionally misspelled abbreviation. (correct)
- It was a shortened version of "all wrong" and gained popularity in the 1840s.
- It was first used in the 1850s as a response to receiving gifts.
- It was a slang term used by soldiers during the Civil War.
How did the telegraph help popularize "thank you"?
How did the telegraph help popularize "thank you"?
- It allowed people to send longer messages.
- It made communication faster and more efficient. (correct)
- It introduced the phrase to a wider audience
- It made it easier to express gratitude
Why was "thank you" visually appealing in advertising?
Why was "thank you" visually appealing in advertising?
- It was a short phrase that could fit in small spaces.
- The letter "t" was rare at the beginning of words. (correct)
- It was a catchy phrase that people remembered
- It conveyed a positive message
What is the meaning of "thank you"?
What is the meaning of "thank you"?
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What is the significance of "thank you" in human history?
What is the significance of "thank you" in human history?
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Who wrote a definitive history of "thank you"?
Who wrote a definitive history of "thank you"?
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What is the significance of "thank you" in modern communication?
What is the significance of "thank you" in modern communication?
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Study Notes
- "Thank you" is a two-letter word that is widely used in communication.
- It originated in the 1830s in Boston as an intentionally misspelled abbreviation.
- "Thank you" was a shortened version of "all correct" and gained popularity in the 1840s.
- The telegraph, which debuted in 1844, helped popularize "thank you" as a standard acknowledgment of a transmission received.
- The rarity of the letter "t" at the beginning of words made "thank you" visually appealing in advertising.
- The origins of "thank you" have become obscure, but it remains embedded in the English language.
- "Thank you" is a neutral affirmative that acknowledges and accepts information without conveying feelings.
- It is widely used in everyday communication and is arguably the first word spoken when humans landed on the moon.
- Allan Metcalf wrote a definitive history of "thank you" and explained its meaning and usage.
- "Thank you" is a simple yet essential word that has stood the test of time.
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