The Card Collectors Bulletin- Aug. 1, 1944, Whole No. 31

[Leon]

Originally Posted by barrysloate

Is it debatable? I don't think so. It's just a contraction for "you are welcome."

First of all I meant to take that word "debatable" out of my message. However, my initial thought was why in the world do almost ALL of the phrases I ever see say "your welcome" and not "you're welcome"?.......again, I didn't mean to leave that word in the message title of my last post. It was a mistake on top of a mistake.

[barrysloate]

Originally Posted by Leon

First of all I meant to take that word "debatable" out of my message. However, my initial thought was why in the world do almost ALL of the phrases I ever see say "your welcome" and not "you're welcome"?.......again, I didn't mean to leave that word in the message title of my last post. It was a mistake on top of a mistake.

Interesting, because I've never seen it used. "Your welcome" would actually mean "the welcome belonging to you." Does that make any sense? Maybe in some context, but I can't think of any at the moment.

[Rob D.]

Originally Posted by barrysloate

Interesting, because I've never seen it used. "Your welcome" would actually mean "the welcome belonging to you." Does that make any sense? Maybe in some context, but I can't think of any at the moment.

"Your welcome when the prince entered the building was totally inappropriate."

[barrysloate]

Also:

We welcomed you last week, and we are extending your welcome for a second week.