reply to "thanks for coming over"

[Berticus]

It's not that I get upset when I hear it; I just don't like that phrase. I think something better could be said. I like the idea of including something specific that you liked though.

Originally Posted by tigerFormula

Wow to much of a douche to simply say "Thanks for having me I had a great time"
Uhh... no... That's what I do say, just to be courteous.

 

[Dakota rube]

I'm usually too busy apologizing for the mess I've made to worry about a gracious exit.

 

[erdawe]

???
How is "thanks for coming over," that obtrusive to warrant a thread complaining about it's use? Seems pointlessly obsessive. So does this mean they shouldn't say anything as you leave? Even a "Bye" would be an annoyance to this reasoning. I mean, it's obvious by heading for the door, you intend to leave.

The whole point of it being said is to merely affirm that after the visit is essentially up, the host appreciated your stay. It is not redundant really, because they wouldn't likely say it if the visit was a bad experience for them. It's also a method to gauge whether you really enjoyed the stay or was just sticking around to "be nice."

"No problem."
Or abeit more formal, "Thanks for having me." are easy enought to say I'd think.

On the other hand, use this as a moment to say how much you didn't like the stay if that's how you felt. Doesn't seem as unwarranted as you're making it out to be...

 

[boo]

I like to say, "hey, looking sharp"

 

[JoeWoah]

Tell them you puked already so you're good to drive.

 

[83glt]

Originally Posted by Berticus

Am I the only person who hates it when people say this? I don't even really know how to respond to it. I usually respond to it with "thanks for having me." But what else would they do? Turn me away at the door? Another response I use is "I had a lovely time" (or some variant of). However, I find this also as kind of obvious, like the last response. I wouldn't have stayed if I didn't enjoy myself. What's actually a good response that doesn't state the obvious?
"Thanks for letting me **** your wife... HAH! Just kidding Jim."

 

[Cordwinder]

Thank you for calling me over

 

[ehealthyshopper]

I dont see any mistake with the way you say that!!