Language debate - why we say welcome after thank you

[misterjones2000]

First I must say the correct expression is "you are welcome" or you're welcome" not your welcome.. When you say things incorrectly then it makes for confusion and error. Now that you know what the correct saying is, you realize what you are saying to someone that has thanked you is that they are welcome to the thing they are thanking you for and there is no "catch" to it. It comes from your heart, you're welcome. Xie xie.

[merriehogle]

I think in the English you are looking to translate to "Make yourself at home. We don't stand on tradition here."

[orangekisse]

im actually not sure why we say your welcome because it does not make sense if your translate it literally. It is just like a expression, for example if you say "thank you for doing this for me" and the person says "your welcome" is like saying you are invited to do it anytime.