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03-18-2014 02:49 PM
03-18-2014 02:54 PM
ITA - The "no problem" response bothers me too, however it seems to be pretty standard these days. I especially don't like it when a server at a restaurant says it or a clerk in a store. Glad I'm not the only one who feels this way and I still write out thank you notes!
03-18-2014 02:55 PM
Sometimes I say, "You're welcome.", other times I'll say "No problem".
It all depends on the situation.
It makes no difference to me one way or the other.
If the other person says "You're welcome", or "No problem", then at least my "Thank-you" was acknowledged.
As for texting or e-mailing a thank-you note, again, it depends on the situation.
If someone is picking up a gallon of milk for me at the store, yes, a quick "thank-you" via text or e-mail is fine.
If someone sent a gift, then a handwritten "thank-you" would be better.
But, either way, at least they sent you a thank-you, even if it was by text, or e-mail.
Some people don't even do that.
03-18-2014 02:59 PM
I don't see any difference in ""You're welcome"" and ""No problem."" Both are polite responses to a ""Thank You."" And I'm REALLY old. And picky about things like this.
03-18-2014 03:01 PM
03-18-2014 03:02 PM
I'm old school, so I say "you're welcome". I've noticed the common "no problem" response from younger people too. I guess times and customs change. I consider the response to be well-intended, so I don't waste energy being offended. Being short-tempered and taking offense at every little slight or irregularity makes for an unpleasant life.
03-18-2014 03:03 PM
I do not like the "no problem", but I guess over the years I have gotten used to it and it does not bother me so much anymore.
I don't say it, though.
03-18-2014 03:06 PM
ITA with the OP and also hand write thank-you's. I'm not sure if a text or email thank you or no thank you at all is worse? My 6 y/o has to hand write thank you's for every gift he receives!
03-18-2014 03:06 PM
On 3/18/2014 jojo12 said:ITA - The "no problem" response bothers me too, however it seems to be pretty standard these days. I especially don't like it when a server at a restaurant says it or a clerk in a store. Glad I'm not the only one who feels this way and I still write out thank you notes!
I also am "old school" and say "you're welcome." I think "no problem" sounds rude. Once thanked a 20-ish person for coming to our home and the response was "no problem" which sounded like the person didn't really want to or had to be forced to attend. JMO I also write thank you notes. I do think it is rude not to receive a thank you for shower and wedding gifts--especially if you were unable to attend and don't know if the gift was received.
03-18-2014 03:14 PM
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