Should I say “Thank you for the meal” after eating?
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Whether it’s at a first meeting or with someone I have a monthly arrangement with, I always tell them the food was delicious and send a thank-you message afterward. But I’ve never actually said “Thank you for the meal.” I do say, “It was really delicious, thank you very much,” but would you be happier if I also said, “Thank you for the meal”?
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I don’t really care whether you say “Thank you for the meal.” As long as we have a heartfelt conversation—whether it’s “That was delicious,” “I’d like to go to ___ next time,” or something along those lines—that’s more than enough.
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It’s not the exact phrase “Thank you for the meal” that matters. What’s important is properly expressing how you feel after eating—for example, telling him that the food was delicious.
So I think what matters isn’t whether you used those exact words, but whether you said something along those lines.
That said, it’s actually important to message him after you part ways and say, “Thank you for dinner today.”
Even if you express your appreciation properly while you’re together, many men take it as just part of the conversation. A lot of them end up feeling that she “didn’t even thank me.”
So while sharing your thoughts about the food is important, thanking him again after the date is important too.
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Whether you should say it or not is something you should decide based on what you want, rather than asking other people.
How your words will be received depends on the situation, how the other person sees your position and personality, and the way they think.
So there’s no way for a third party to answer that for you.
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I was having breakfast udon with the girl who stayed over last night, and after reading her this question, I asked, “I wonder what kind of cute ‘thank you’ you’ll give me, ◯-chan?” She said, “You’ll be fine because you’re cute.”
I mean, it’s probably better to say thank you, but then the song “Goodbye Baby” started playing in the restaurant. She said, “I love this song♡” and tapped my arm, almost making me spill my udon. Then she handed me her half-finished coffee and said, “I don’t want this anymore. Do you?” I really like that kind of comfortable distance.
It depends on the relationship, but if you’re too polite, it can start to feel stiff and distant, so be careful about that.
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