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"Thank you for understanding" vs "Thanks for your understanding"

Both of these phrases mean the same thing; "Thanks for your understanding" sounds slightly more formal.

Last Updated: March 22, 2018

Thank you for understanding

This is correct

Sometimes, we have to be the bearer of bad news. In this case, it's nice to thank the listener for being patient or for bearing with us.

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Some examples from our editors:

  • We are sorry, but your flight will be delayed for five hours; thank you for understanding.
  • That is all the information we have on the situation; thank you for understanding.

Some alternatives from our editors:

  • thank you for your understanding
  • thank you for your patience

Thanks for your understanding

This is correct

You can use this phrase if you feel like someone is being patient and understanding, particularly when receiving some news that is less than optimal.

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Some examples from our editors:

  • I'm sorry, but I'm not going to be able to meet tomorrow; thanks for your understanding.
  • I am extremely delayed this morning; thanks for your understanding.

Some alternatives from our editors:

  • thank you for understanding
  • thank you for your patience

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