Different cultures understand "thank you" in different ways, says professor of language
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"Thank you" can be perceived as an expression of gratitude, or as transactional or even as distancing, depending on where you are in the world. Elaine Hsieh - a professor at the University of Oklahoma, where she studies language and culture - explained the various nuances to The World's host Marco Werman.