Question aboout the use of the word 'thank you'
Is there any difference on the use of the word 'thank you' in the following sentences?

'I thank you, sir'

'Thank you, sir'

Is the pronoun used in the first sentence causing any difference on its meaning?

(Sorry, I wrote 'aboout' instead of 'about')

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Question aboout the use of the word 'thank you'
Is there any difference on the use of the word 'thank you' in the following sentences?

'I thank you, sir'

'Thank you, sir'

Is the pronoun used in the first sentence causing any difference on its meaning?

(Sorry, I wrote 'aboout' instead of 'about')

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"I thank you, sir" is more formal. I'm sure you already know how this works. :)

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I agree with Peachey. It's formal or mock formal, too. It certainly is said by those of us who are native speakers.

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I have never heard anyone that has english as a first language ever say "I thank you, sir." By just saying "thank you" its understood that it is coming from you.

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It makes no difference to the meaning. In fact, I think "Thank you, sir" sounds much more natural.

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