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Why "your welcome" doesn't quite greet correctly
Anwar Kareem 24/10/2024, 14:44English.me team member
What kind of error is it?
Spelling/grammar error
Why do people make this mistake?
People often hear the phrase "you're welcome" in spoken English and may mistakenly write it as "your welcome", confusing the contraction "you're" with the possessive pronoun "your".
What is correct?
The correct expression is "you're welcome", which is a contraction of "you are welcome".
Examples of correct usage
- You're welcome to join us anytime.
- You're welcome to ask any questions you have.
- Thank you for your help! You're welcome!
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