Expressing gratitude is a beautiful gesture, but finding the right words to respond to someone who has thanked you for your comforting or impactful words can sometimes be challenging.
Perhaps you have blessed someone with your inspiring words and you need to respond to their show of appreciation by using the “you are welcome” cliche phrase; there are 10,000 ways to reply to “Thank you for your words” and in this article, you will be discovering some.
I have curated 20 thoughtful and heartfelt responses to the phrase “Thank you for your words” that will help you communicate your feelings and strengthen your bond with the person expressing your appreciation.
You’re Welcome!
You have been invited to a youth conference and as a guest speaker you have delivered a well educative and enlightening speech to your audience, now the audience is filing at your front to show their appreciation; Well, you can do better than just saying “You are welcome.” Go further to say “You’re welcome! Your appreciation means a lot to me.” This response will even bring more inclusion from your mentees. You can also say:
- You’re very welcome. I’m glad my words could help.
I’m Glad My Words Were Helpful. Thank You For Your Kind Acknowledgment
If you have been invited to speak some soul-lifting words to some set of people about to give up, and by listening to your words, they are charged to keep going on, and by doing so these people appreciate your worth by telling you ”thank you for your words.” Go ahead to even create more safer space for them by using the response above. You can also say;
It’s My Pleasure To Offer Words That Resonate With You
Remember I said at the beginning of this article that there are 10,000 responses to “Thank You for Your Words?” Ah! Yes!, the above statement is another sweet response to give out that will melt their heart.
You can also say:
- It’s always nice to know that my words have a positive impact.
Thank You For Recognizing The Impact Of My Words. I Appreciate It
Another thoughtful response to give to “Thank You for Your Words” is “Thank you for recognizing the impact of my words. I appreciate it.” By using the words, you acknowledge their gratitude and not just acknowledge it but you do that with a touch of humility and affection.
- I appreciate your gratitude. Thank you for expressing it.
Your Gratitude Warms My Heart. I’m Here To Support You
As a motivational speaker, you should be better at giving a convincing and word class response to gratitude. This will portray you as someone who knows his onions well and well well-versed. The next time someone thanks you for motivating them with your words, smile and say:
I’m Grateful For The Opportunity To Share Words That Matter To You
This is another beautiful and thoughtful response you can give to your client as a therapist. This response does the magic of making people confide more in you and even open up to you. At the end of the therapeutic session, you can extend a hug and say:
Your Thanks Are Truly Appreciated. I’m Here Whenever You Need Words Of Support
Here is another reassuring response to give to your friend in need. Saying this response portrays you as a friend who cares and has so much love to give to a hurting friend. These words might just be two lines of sentences but trust me, they will mean a lot to the recipient. So go ahead to light up someone’s day with this reassuring response.
- I’m always here to offer support and kindness.
I’m Touched By Your Gratitude. Your Words Inspire Me To Keep Sharing
Rather than saying the pleasure is mine, tell a stranger or a friend who just felt your words and has shown appreciation this; “I am touched by your gratitude..”
You might not know but this portrays you as someone who is well-mannered and also has a sense of gratitude.
- Your appreciation means the world to me. Thank you.
I’m Glad My Words Could Bring Some Comfort. Thank You For Appreciating Them
Equally, you can also use this awesome response for a stranger who has just confided in you. Indirectly, you are building a level of trust in that stranger and I can assure you that when they need someone to confide in again, they will come to you.
Thank You For Acknowledging The Thoughtfulness In My Words. It Means A Lot
Here is another thoughtful response at your disposal when someone tells you “Thank you for your words.” This comment portrays you as someone grateful and excited about what you have just told them.
- Your thanks is more than enough, and I’m super glad they were of help.
Your Gratitude Is Truly Uplifting. I’m Here To Offer Words Of Encouragement Anytime
Another best way to respond to their “Thank you for words” is acknowledging their sense of gratitude by responding with an appreciation of your own, and also creating the assurance that you are available next time. This will create a sense of belonging for them and make them feel welcome around you.
- Knowing that my words were helpful makes my day brighter.
I’m honored to have been able to express words that resonated with you
As your audience appreciates you by saying “Thank you for your words,” you can match up with their level of gratitude by saying this response “I’m honored to have been able to express words that resonated with you.” This means you take note of their sense of gratitude and you do not take it for granted.
- Thank you for taking the time to express your gratitude for my words.
Your Appreciation Motivates Me To Continue Sharing Words That Matter. Thank You For Recognizing Their Value
At times you might be in the midst of big people and you do not know your words truly impacted them, but they have gone the extra mile to reveal to you how much of an impact your words have on them. Then you can return the kind gestures by showing them how much you value their feedback. That also is a good way to strengthen relationships with your new acquaintances.
- It makes me happy to know that my words have made a positive impact on your life.
I’m Grateful For Your Thanks. I Strive To Offer Words That Bring Positivity And Support
Perhaps it was a pep talk and the audience is feeling blessed with the session, you can end it by saying this retort “I’m grateful for your thanks. I strive to offer words that bring positivity and support.”
It’s A Pleasure To Know That My Words Made A Difference To You. Thank You For Your Kind Acknowledgment
Another great way to respond to “Thank you for your words” especially when you are in a formal gathering is “It’s a pleasure to know that my words made a difference to you.”
- Your gratitude means a lot to me, and I appreciate your thoughtfulness.
Thank You For Appreciating The Sentiment Behind My Words. Your Gratitude Means A Lot
When they express their gratitude by saying “thank you for your words” after an eventful day with them, you can return the courtesy by appreciating them for paying rapt attention to all you have been saying since the beginning of the event.
It’s quite difficult to sustain the interest of the audience for a long time, so the audience acknowledging the fact that you did a great job needs to be appreciated in return.
- It’s heartening to know that my words have resonated with you.
Your Gratitude Is Truly Humbling. I’m Here To Provide Words Of Encouragement Whenever You Need Them
People are happy when they get feedback from you, especially when they appreciate you. When next someone says “thank you for your words” maybe I’m a community engagement, make them feel valued by this retort “Your gratitude is truly humbling. I’m here to provide words of encouragement whenever you need them.” It will make them want to say more nice things to you next time.
- Your gratitude for my words is a gift in itself.
I’m Glad My Words Resonated With You. Thank You For Acknowledging Their Impact
Above is a thoughtful response to give when someone says “Thanks for your words.” Thank you for acknowledging their impact. This will make them feel good to know their gratitude was observed.
You can also tell them:
- Thank you for valuing my words and allowing them to uplift you.
Your Thanks Are Deeply Appreciated. I’ll Continue To Offer Words Of Support Whenever You Need Them
Here is another thoughtful response to give when someone says “Thank you for your words.” Saying ‘Your thanks is deeply appreciated. I’ll continue to offer words of support whenever you need them. This response will also make your commenters pleased knowing fully that you recognize their sense of gratitude.
You can also give your thoughtful response in this way:
- It’s wonderful to know that my words have brought you solace and encouragement.
I’m Honored By Your Appreciation. Your Kind Words Encourage Me To Continue Sharing Thoughtful Messages
Lastly, this is another thoughtful response to use when someone says “Thank you for your words.” By using this thoughtful response, you are suggesting that the speaker feels respected, valued, and humbled by the gratitude expressed towards them.
Also by saying this, communicate your gratitude for the appreciation received and highlight how it serves as a driving force for you to do better.
- I’m glad that my words could bring a smile to your face and comfort to your heart.
Parting words
When someone thanks you for something you did, the ideal thing to do is to give a nice response to the person, not just a boring “You are welcome.” In this article, I explained different ways you can respond when someone thanks you for something.
