Originally Posted by Throbert McGee First, "I started this thread before I had been to Latvia" is completely normal English. Although I often disagree with наша шведская приятельница Hanna on questions of politics, when it comes to English grammar I can promise you that she is very trustworthy! Marcus -- you're right that, technically speaking, it might be more correct (or at least more clear) to say "I had started this thread before I had been to Latvia." However, it's a mistake to think that the ...
Originally Posted by Hanna Some ways of saying thanks, in order of "strength". Thanks! Thank you! Thanks a lot! Thank you very much! Thank you so much! Thanks a million (informal) Thank you, that was really helpful! (OR that really helped me) Thank you, I really appreciate it! (I am really grateful). Thank you, you are so kind! Thank you, I can't tell you how grateful I am! It sounds a bit more serious and like you *really* mean ...