Do you say "Cheers" when you mean to say "Thanks"

Posted by: PatG on 25 August 2005

I have noticed that many people (especially in Britain) say "Cheers" where I assume thet are intending to thank someone for something.

(In fact, it often seems to be immediately followed up with the word "Mate" especially in the London area)

I understand that the phrase "Cheers" is a celbratory saying when persons are about to drink together much in the same way as one might say "Bon Appetite" when about to start eating together.

Is there support for the return of the phrase "Cheers" to its rightful place in the Lexicon?

Regards P
Posted on: 06 September 2005 by Chunny Nochubb
I thought that the Germans say "Tschuss" for goodbye, and have replaced Prost with Schumacher, or is that for when they sneeze?

Ciao Baby and Cheers my Dears, I have to get back into my cave now.
Posted on: 06 September 2005 by pe-zulu
quote:
Originally posted by Exiled Highlander:
This website should help anyone who is in doubt as to the correct drinking etiquette phrases around the world.

Cheers

Jim


In Denmark we just say SKÅL and may add BUTTOMS UP (we say it in english), but not very often. This RESTEN I HÅRET is not commonly used. I have never heard it used, despite the fact that I often have been in the natural circumstances for its use. So is the rest of the website reliable??
Posted on: 06 September 2005 by Exiled Highlander
pe-zulu

Unfortunately I ran out of time and wasn't able to call up my friends in all the countries listed and check whether it was accurate or not.

Next time I'll add a disclaimer!

Cheers

Jim
Posted on: 06 September 2005 by kuma
quote:
She thought it was particularly "cute" (her words). She was positively giddy with excitement. My mate had to practically drag her off me.


well.. you know that british accent..

it's a chic magnet. Roll Eyes
Posted on: 06 September 2005 by Nime
Do I say "cheers" instead of "thankyou"?

Do I look like a Chav?
I rest my case.
Thankyou.
Posted on: 08 September 2005 by Martin Payne
quote:
Originally posted by Nime:
Do I say "cheers" instead of "thankyou"?

Do I look like a Chav?



How do we know unless you post a pic? Winker

cheers, Martin
Posted on: 08 September 2005 by Nime
quote:
Originally posted by Martin Payne:

How do we know unless you post a pic? Winker

cheers, Martin


I don't appear in pictures. (or mirrors) Cool