thanks for having me

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/θæŋks fɚ ˈhævɪŋ mi/
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A guest’s thanks for being welcomed or invited.
Practice using thanks for having me in conversation until it feels natural

Examples

  • "The food was wonderful. Thanks for having me."
  • "Thanks for having me this weekend. I enjoyed the visit."
  • "Welcome to the podcast." "Thanks for having me."
  • "Thanks for having me," she said as she left the dinner party.
  • "I had a lovely evening. Thanks for having me!"

Similar words

thank you for hosting me
thank you for inviting me

Meanings

Thanking a host

courtesy
neutral
Said by a guest to thank someone for inviting or welcoming them.

Examples

  • "I had a lovely evening. Thanks for having me!"
  • "Thanks for having me," she said as she left the dinner party.
  • "Welcome to the podcast." "Thanks for having me."
  • "The food was wonderful. Thanks for having me."
  • "Thanks for having me this weekend. I enjoyed the visit."

Similar words

thank you for inviting me
thank you for hosting me

Etymology

Thanks expresses gratitude, while having me refers to welcoming someone as a guest.

FAQ

What does thanks for having me mean?

It thanks someone for inviting or welcoming the speaker as a guest.

When is thanks for having me said?

Often when leaving a visit or responding to a host’s welcome.

Can thanks for having me be said on a show?

Yes. A guest may thank a presenter for inviting them onto a program.

Does thanks for having me mean the host should thank the guest?

No. The guest is thanking the host.

What is a more formal version?

Thank you for having me is more formal.

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