Is it bad to send a “Thank you. I Understand.” email to your professor ?

Question

I often throughout the year email my university professors about questions and concerns. It is also required sometimes that I contact them to pick topics for projects.

Once the exchange is done, is it wrong to send an ending “Thank you” to them?

For example, I have just finished an exchange to pick a film to present on for this class. He approved of my selected movie and gave me some advice on how to handle said film. Should I follow up with, “Excellent. Thank you professor. I will take the recommended precautions. Have a good afternoon.” Or should I make no closing response?

I had read somewhere online that sending emails like this is bad for some reason.

DCM5150 · Accepted Answer

Saying thank you is never a bad thing unless the professor specifically mentions it (there may be situations where there are just too many emails). It really only takes a second or two to open and delete an email.

Anonymous · Answer

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♥Sweetness♥ · Answer

I am not sure if it would be a bad thing, I can't imagine that someone would be upset if you were to send a small, generic 'thank you' for the assistance they give you, as a matter of fact, I would think it would be a nice thing to receive. Just as long as you don't make the thank you all flowery and gushy. A simple thank you would be quite nice, I would think.

Anonymous · Answer

You could send an email  with Thank you for your advise in the subject area, they can read it without opening the email

bluebellbkk · Answer

Just keep it short. "Thank you, Professor, that was very helpful" and leave it at that. The "Excellent" bit sounds condescending, and there's absolutely NO need to wish him a good afternoon.

Is it bad to send a “Thank you. I Understand.” email to your professor ?

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