Good manners says to say thank you when somebody answers your question. E-mail load control suggests not replying “thanks” because it’s too much e-mail and people would rather have less.
What to do when someone gives you one word answers?
Making Conversation With Someone Who Is Only Giving You Short Answers
- First, accept the conversation may just not work out.
- Try asking more open-ended questions.
- Ask for more details about their short answer.
- Give them more time to come up with a response.
- Try changing the subject.
How do you say thank you and appreciation?
When you’re feeling a deep appreciation for those who have made a difference in your life, use these phrases to show your gratitude:
- I appreciate you!
- You are the best.
- I appreciate your help so much.
- I’m grateful to you.
- I wanted to thank you for your help.
- I value the help you’ve given me.
When do you have to accept an answer?
There’s a brief period ( 15 minutes) immediately after asking the question when you can’t accept any answer. You may change which answer is accepted, or simply un-accept the answer, at any time. Can I accept my own self-answer? Yes; if you’ve self-answered your own question, you can mark your answer as the accepted answer.
How do you mark an answer as accepted?
To mark an answer as accepted, click on the check mark beside the answer to toggle it from greyed out to filled in. You may change which answer is accepted, or simply un-accept the answer, at any time. Accepting an answer is not mandatory; do not feel compelled to accept the first answer you receive.
Can you change the answer to a question?
You may change which answer is accepted, or simply un-accept the answer, at any time. Accepting an answer is not mandatory; do not feel compelled to accept the first answer you receive. Wait until you receive an answer that answers your question well. Please do not add a comment on your question or on an answer to say “Thank you”.
How does accepting an answer work in meta Stack Exchange?
Accepting your own answer won’t award you any reputation. The question must be at least 48 hours old before you can accept a self-answer. Self-answers that are accepted won’t be pinned to the top. What are the reputation benefits? someone else’s answer: You, the author, get +2 rep, and the author of the accepted answer gets +15 rep.
