"Yes, it is a simple exchange: Thank you, You're welcome. It had been drummed into everyone that this exchange is automatic, and now the phrase 'I appreciate you' has become a standard replacement for gratitude that some find jarring. Language changes over time, and it's important to adapt even if the change feels unnecessary or frustrating."
"Miss Manners sympathizes; the change seems pointless. Why fool around with a convention that everyone understood and practiced? Yet language does change, and it is futile to expect otherwise... Just smiling in reply when receiving 'I appreciate you' may be the best approach when the expression might feel a bit off."
"As for the money dance at weddings, it's an interesting tradition where guests bring money to dance with the couple. It can be seen as a light-hearted way to support newlyweds but may also raise questions about its appropriateness etiquette-wise. All traditions can stir different opinions and feelings among guests."
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