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George McGovern

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12. You're welcome Diamond_Dog. We're happy to distract! On KC/Shadow's behalf, Thank You!

Mon Feb 23, 2026, 03:16 PM

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I was curious about why we so often respond to thank-you with those two words in particular and found one person's reasoning.

"You're welcome is something I learned to say when I was coming out of codependency. I started to accept compliments and praise and help without trying to brush it off.

You're welcome helped me to just be in that moment without going into negative overdrive. I still use you're welcome and you're very welcome and I really mean it
when I say this and usually I smile when I say this or when writing this on messages.

I feel happy when I say you're welcome and even happier when I say you're very welcome."

https://www.quora.com/What-are-some-alternative-and-most-sincere-ways-to-say-your-welcome

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What a fun visit. Thanks, George Easterncedar Monday #1

You're welcome Easterncedar! They lend themselves to the camera nicely. Shadow is George McGovern Monday #4

What a wonderful mix! Easterncedar Monday #7

She's about 8 1/2. She has brought us joy all that time. Here are some puppy pix George McGovern Monday #8

I was brainwashed by cats Easterncedar Monday #9

You're welcome. In my experience cats can do that. I'm glad you have furry friends around. George McGovern Monday #10

Wonderful photographs of these two. I think they are great friends. LoisB Monday #2

Thank You Lois! George McGovern Monday #5

Those were great, George. Biophilic Monday #3

Thank You Biophilic! We like cute around here. George McGovern Monday #6

Thank you George, for this edition of KCChronicles and ShadowTales. Diamond_Dog Monday #11

You're welcome Diamond_Dog. We're happy to distract! On KC/Shadow's behalf, Thank You! George McGovern Monday #12

Interesting thoughts, George. Diamond_Dog Monday #13

Yes, that makes more sense than what I found online! Your take on You're Welcome" is perfect. Thanks!! George McGovern Monday #14

You are most welcome, George! Diamond_Dog Monday #15