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How to thank someone for a quick reply

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What's the best way to politely thank someone for a quick answer? — koeppl.a, Germany
Answer

Below are some polite ways to thank someone for a quick answer, in an email message or in a letter:

 

More formal 

  • Many thanks for the prompt reply. 
  • Thank you very much for the prompt reply. 

 

Less formal 

  • Thank you so much for the speedy reply. 
  • Thank you so much for your speedy reply. 
  • Thank you for the/your quick reply. 
  • Thank you for the/your quick response. 
  • Thanks so much for.... 

etc. 

 
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