Sorry, the complete sentence isDon’t have to do what? Say thank you? If so, “Don’t mention it” is one option. But my favourite is “My pleasure”.
lets say conversation between two friends, and one offers to give a gift to another personWho is talking to you and in what context. It matters very much whether the person is a shop assistant, or a client, or a colleague or your boss.
Australian, I believe. Brought to our shores (and TV screens) by Neighbours and Home and Away.primarily a BE convention
OK. I stand corrected, thank you (note my humble posture). But still, rarely heard in the USA.Australian, I believe. Brought to our shores (and TV screens) by Neighbours and Home and Away.
PS. Not forgetting the contribution of a significant proportion of the transient residents of Earle Court in the late 60s and early 70s.
It depends whether the gift is really welcome. Are you perhaps looking for a polite way to say "Thanks, that's very kind of you, but I don't really want it"?lets say conversation between two friends, and one offers to give a gift to another person