Grammar Quiz No.109

N2Word Choiceお疲れ様 vs ご苦労様

部下から上司への挨拶として適切なのは:「___です」

Q. Which phrase should a subordinate use to a superior?

Translation

"Thank you for your hard work."

Explanation

お疲れ様です is usable upward and among peers. ご苦労様です is traditionally reserved for superiors addressing subordinates, so using it to your boss is a classic etiquette mistake.