I’m fine. Thank you. (Punctuation) – English Grammar – English – The Free Dictionary Language Forums

How are you? 1. I’m fine. Thank you. 2. I’m fine! Thank you! 3. I’m fine, thank you. 4. I’m fine, thank you! 6. I’m fine thank you! Hello, I think the best one is #1. The others look odd. What do you think? Which one is wrong and which one is correct? Thank you.

How are you? 1. I’m fine. Thank you. 2. I’m fine! Thank you! 3. I’m fine, thank you. 4. I’m fine, thank you! 6. I’m fine thank you! Hello, I think the best one is #1. The others look odd. What do you think? Which one is wrong and which one is correct? Thank you.

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I agree with Sureshot. The normal reply would be your #3. “I’m fine, thank you.”

Your #1 can also be used in some cases. Suppose someone comes up to you and asks, “How are you?” and hands you a gift. You might reply, “I’m fine. Thank you.” or even “I’m fine; thank you.”

The difference between the two uses of “thank you” is the difference between the senses “thank you for asking” (which is what #3 says) and “thank you for the gift” (which is what #1 says).