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Thanks for your understanding vs Thank you for understanding

Both of these phrases mean the same thing; "Thanks for your understanding" sounds slightly more formal.
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Explained by Kay
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Last updated: March 22, 2018 • 260492 views

Thanks for your understanding

This phrase 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.

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

Thank you for understanding

This phrase 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.

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.
  • And... Thank you for understanding.
  • Thank you for understanding, Edward.
  • Thank you for understanding, Peter.
  • Thank you for understanding... and turning out the lights.
  • Thank you for understanding, Conrad.
  • Thank you for understanding, Holly.
  • Thank you for understanding the importance of correct sandwich making protocol.
  • Okay, thank you for understanding.
  • So anyway, thank you for understanding.
  • And thank you for understanding our need to keep this private, even from your own Pack.
  • And, mom, thank you for understanding That this is where I'm meant to be.
  • Thank you for understanding, Dad.
  • But thank you for understanding.
  • Anyway, thank you for understanding about the job.
  • Thank you for understanding.
  • Thank you for understanding.
  • Thank you for understanding.
  • And I thank you for understanding me.
  • I thank you for understanding that and I thank you for your support in that context.

Some alternatives from our editors:

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

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