Thank you for your attention
Presentation and public speaking expression
Use this phrase to professionally conclude a presentation and transition to questions or applause.
در ۱۵ ثانیه
- The standard polite way to end a presentation or speech.
- Signals to the audience that you have finished speaking.
- Shows respect for the audience's time and mental focus.
معنی
A polite, professional way to signal the end of a speech or presentation while acknowledging that the audience spent their time listening to you.
مثالهای کلیدی
3 از 6Ending a quarterly business report
That concludes the financial update for Q3. Thank you for your attention.
That concludes the financial update for Q3. Thank you for your attention.
Finishing a university lecture
We will discuss the rest of the chapter next week. Thank you for your attention.
We will discuss the rest of the chapter next week. Thank you for your attention.
A sarcastic text to a friend who ignored a long message
I just sent you a whole essay about my day. Thank you for your attention!
I just sent you a whole essay about my day. Thank you for your attention!
زمینه فرهنگی
In Western business culture, 'attention' is treated as a finite resource. By thanking the audience for it, you are showing humility and acknowledging their effort to stay focused. It is a standard closing trope that dates back to formal academic and legal traditions.
The Power Pause
Before saying this phrase, pause for 2 seconds. It builds anticipation and makes your closing feel much more powerful.
Don't Overuse with Friends
If you use this in casual conversation, people might think you're being arrogant or overly dramatic unless you're clearly joking.
در ۱۵ ثانیه
- The standard polite way to end a presentation or speech.
- Signals to the audience that you have finished speaking.
- Shows respect for the audience's time and mental focus.
What It Means
Imagine you just finished a long talk. You shared many facts. You shared many figures. Now, you need a way to stop. Thank you for your attention is that bridge. It tells people you are done. It shows you value their focus. It is like a polite handshake at the end of a conversation. You are saying, 'I know you listened, and I appreciate it.' It is the 'closing credits' of your verbal performance.
How To Use It
This phrase usually comes at the very end. Do not say it in the middle. Do not say it at the start. When you finish your last slide, pause. Look at your audience. Say the phrase clearly and slowly. You can follow it with a small smile. This gives people a cue to clap. It also opens the floor for questions. It is your 'exit sign' from the stage. It works best when you stand tall and make eye contact.
When To Use It
Use this in professional settings. It is perfect for a business meeting. It works well for a school presentation. If you are giving a speech at a conference, use it. It fits anywhere where people sit and listen to you. It is the gold standard for formal endings. It makes you sound prepared and respectful. Use it when you want to leave a polished, serious impression.
When NOT To Use It
Do not use this with your best friend. If you tell a story about your weekend, don't say it. It will sound like a joke. Do not use it at a loud party. It is too stiff for casual hangouts. Also, avoid it in quick text messages. Unless you are being funny, it feels way too cold. Stick to Thanks! or Talk soon! for those moments. You don't want to sound like a robot at a BBQ!
Cultural Background
In English-speaking cultures, time is very valuable. If people give you ten minutes, they gave you a gift. This phrase acknowledges that gift. It comes from old traditions of public speaking and formal rhetoric. In the past, speakers were very formal. Today, we are more relaxed, but this phrase remains. It is a safe, polite default for any speaker. It shows you understand professional etiquette and respect the hierarchy of the room.
Common Variations
You might hear Thank you for listening. This is a bit softer. It feels more personal and warm. Another one is I appreciate your time. This is great for one-on-one meetings. If you want to be very brief, try That is all from me. For a very formal event, you might say Thank you for your kind attention. Each one changes the 'flavor' of your ending slightly, but they all serve the same goal.
نکات کاربردی
This phrase is high-register and formal. It is best reserved for structured environments like meetings, lectures, or speeches. Avoid using it in casual social settings unless you are being intentionally humorous.
The Power Pause
Before saying this phrase, pause for 2 seconds. It builds anticipation and makes your closing feel much more powerful.
Don't Overuse with Friends
If you use this in casual conversation, people might think you're being arrogant or overly dramatic unless you're clearly joking.
The 'Any Questions?' Bridge
In English-speaking business culture, this phrase is almost always the signal to start a Q&A session. Be ready for hands to go up!
مثالها
6That concludes the financial update for Q3. Thank you for your attention.
That concludes the financial update for Q3. Thank you for your attention.
A classic way to end a data-heavy presentation.
We will discuss the rest of the chapter next week. Thank you for your attention.
We will discuss the rest of the chapter next week. Thank you for your attention.
Used by professors or students to wrap up a lesson.
I just sent you a whole essay about my day. Thank you for your attention!
I just sent you a whole essay about my day. Thank you for your attention!
Used ironically to point out that the friend isn't actually paying attention.
Your support means the world to these children. Thank you for your attention.
Your support means the world to these children. Thank you for your attention.
Adds a layer of respect to an emotional plea.
The coffee machine is fixed. Thank you for your attention.
The coffee machine is fixed. Thank you for your attention.
A bit formal for a coffee machine, but works if you want to be slightly funny.
I hope this clarifies the project scope. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
I hope this clarifies the project scope. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Common in legal or high-level corporate emails.
خودت رو بسنج
Choose the best phrase to end a presentation about climate change.
And that is how we can save the oceans. ___.
This is the most professional way to signal the end of a serious presentation.
Identify the most appropriate context for this phrase.
You would most likely say 'Thank you for your attention' at ___.
It is a formal phrase designed for structured speaking environments.
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ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
Formality Levels of Closing Phrases
Used with friends after a story.
Thanks for listening!
Good for general meetings.
I appreciate your time.
The standard for presentations.
Thank you for your attention.
High-level diplomatic or legal events.
Thank you for your kind attention.
Where to use 'Thank you for your attention'
Boardroom Meeting
Ending a sales pitch.
University Hall
Finishing a thesis defense.
Conference Stage
Wrapping up a keynote speech.
Formal Email
Closing a complex request.
سوالات متداول
10 سوالBoth are correct, but attention is more formal. Use listening for a friendlier, more casual vibe.
Yes, shortening Thank you to Thanks makes it slightly less formal but still professional.
No, this is strictly a closing phrase. At the start, you should say Thank you for coming or Thank you for having me.
They are similar. Thank you for your time focuses on their schedule, while Thank you for your attention focuses on their focus.
Yes, it is used globally in all major English dialects, including British, American, and Australian.
In English-speaking cultures, a bow is not required. A simple nod or a confident smile is the standard body language.
Only if you are being sarcastic or very formal. In a normal text, it sounds like a computer generated it.
If it was under a minute, Thank you for your attention might feel too heavy. Try a simple Thanks! instead.
Yes, adding kind makes it extra polite and very formal. It is common in older or more traditional settings.
It can if you say it without emotion. Try to sound genuinely grateful to avoid the 'robot' effect.
عبارات مرتبط
Thank you for listening
A slightly warmer, less formal version of the same sentiment.
I appreciate your time
Focuses on the audience's schedule rather than their focus.
That's all from me
A casual way to signal you have finished your part of a meeting.
I'll now take any questions
The standard follow-up phrase after thanking the audience.
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