when someone say‘happy new year’ do you say‘thank you’ to them

Question

when someone say‘happy new year’  do you say‘thank you’ to them

Answer

'Thank you' is mainly used for 'one-way' phrases, such as 'Congratulations' or 'Happy Birthday'. You can say 'Thank you' if someone wishes you 'Happy New Year', but as this is a reciprocal greeting, you should then respond it with 'Happy New Year to you, too.'

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you can but better is "happy new year to you, too"