How do Brits reply to thank you?

A number of ways. Thank you: “Thanks”, “Thank you”, “Cheers” and “Ta” come to mind. You're Welcome: “You're welcome”, “no bother”, “it's all good”, “my pleasure” and “any time” come to mind. I'm sure some others will be able to think of a few more.
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How do the British respond to thank you?

I see that others who have replied say that we don't use that phrase, but many do. If someone thanks me for something, I might say: you're welcome / my pleasure / that's ok. And there are various phrases that other people might use, eg. not a problem / no worries, etc.
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What is the best reply for thank you?

"You're welcome.", "My pleasure.", "No problem." or "No worries." The first two are more formal and the last two are more informal. I hope this helps.
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Why do Brits say ta for thanks?

It's ta, not tar. It's believed to be a legacy of Danish influence over the English language. It's a shortening of the Danish word for thank you “tak”. It is most heavily used in the north of England, where the Danish influence was strongest.
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Why do Brits say cheers instead of thanks?

As the other UK comments have said, it's treated as a slightly more informal way of saying 'thanks' or 'thank you'.
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Is why thank you flirty?

It's a somewhat obsolete way of saying "Oh! Thank you!" It's more heavily associated with the 1950's and before, and is generally used self-consciously in a somewhat silly/flirtatious way. If you got this response after asking someone out on a date, it's most likely a very good sign.
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Should you reply after thank you?

You do need to acknowledge a thank-you, but you don't have to say “you're welcome.” There are alternatives. “No problem.” “Of course.” “I'm happy to help.” “Sure.” And more. The social meaning is to indicate that helping the person was not a burden, and was even something you were pleased to do.
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Can I reply anytime to thank you?

The phrase any time is also used as an informal response to a person expressing thanks, similar to you're welcome. For example, when someone thanks you for helping them, you might respond by saying Any time! Glad to help.
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Do Brits say many thanks?

In fact, researchers have found that Brits say 'thank you' more than any other nation (whether we always mean it is another matter!). We may not be the most tactile nation but we do believe in good manners.
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Do British say you're welcome?

So yes, overall we do say 'you're welcome. ' We're individuals here, so some do, some don't. When I say it it's usually passive aggressive, but that's just me, other people are nicer.
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What do you reply to no problem?

Try one of these instead:
  • “You are welcome!”
  • “I was happy to help.”
  • “Thanks for including me.”
  • “It was my pleasure!”
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Is it rude to say no problem?

Other terms of politeness, including "no problem," are also commonly used in this way. The fact is "you're welcome" and "no problem" aren't all that different. They can be sincere replies or reflexive expressions of politeness.
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Is Thanks a rude reply?

No, saying "Thanks" instead of "Thank you" is not necessarily rude, but it can come across as casual or informal in certain situations.
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Is saying thank you attractive?

Gratitude is Attractive (So Tell Her Thank You!) Gratitude is a strong signifier of a socially calibrated individual. Not only does it help your interactions, but it increases your attractiveness, too.
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Why a girl says thank you?

It means she is conventionally grateful for the compliment. By conventionally grateful, I mean she recognizes that the speaker is attempting to say something nice about her. It does not mean that she feels a deep emotional response, or even a sense of obligation to the speaker.
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What is the British slang for friend?

Your 'mate' or 'pal' is your friend. 'Me old mucker' or 'chum' both mean 'friend', too. They are more old-fashioned now, but you may still hear people use them in a light-hearted way. 'Our kid' refers to 'my brother' or 'my sister'.
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How do you say thank you in London slang?

'Cheers' is a casual way of saying 'thank you'. Put the two expressions together and you have 'Cheers, mate' which means the same as 'Thank you, my friend'.
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What is a fancy way of saying thank you?

“Thank you for your help/support” phrases

“I really appreciate your help.” “I wanted to express my gratitude for your help and support today.” “Your support means the world to me!” “I appreciate the way you supported me.”
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