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“No problem”

MaryLamb — Sun, 12 May 2019 22:59:32 GMT

A friend of mine went off on Facebook about people who say “no problem” as a response to “thank you” rather than “you’re welcome.” My first thought was that he’s kind of rude to be complaining about someone who’s done something nice for him. I will always say “you’re welcome” first, but then I realized that I do say “no problem” to people who continue to over thank me. The “over thanker” makes me feel like they believe my helping them is somehow a burden to me, so I say “no problem” as if to say “really, it’s not an inconvenience.” Does this really bother people?

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GenXmuse — Sun, 12 May 2019 23:02:21 GMT

People have gone off on this here quite a few times. I don’t have the time or energy to get upset about such trivialities.

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FrostyBabe1 — Sun, 12 May 2019 23:02:34 GMT

Well, apparently it bothered your friend enough to rant about it.

I guess I don't notice it that much. I'm guessing there's much more bothering him than people saying "no problem" but that was the venting mechanism he choose to employ.

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sunshine45 — Sun, 12 May 2019 23:05:43 GMT

i dont notice it much, but it does not bother me at all.

i have probably said "no problem" myself sometimes......i have also said "youre welcome," "my pleasure," "of course," "anytime," and more.....

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jonbon — Sun, 12 May 2019 23:11:06 GMT

Yes, it has come up here in the past, and here's what I wrote the last time:

I'm a "no problem" responder. Good heavens, take it how it's meant: A cheerful "It was no imposition at all, I'm happy to do (whatever) for you, and you're welcome."

ETA: A common response I hear a lot from younger people these days is "of course!" when they are thanked for doing something. That one doesn't bother me either, as (again) I take it in the spirit that it is offered.

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AuntG — Sun, 12 May 2019 23:31:22 GMT

It does bother some, so I try to say "I was happy to do it.

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beach-mom — Sun, 12 May 2019 23:36:50 GMT

Around here it just seems to be "millenial speak." I don't say it and neither do my friends, but I have no problem with it - LOL!

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Montana — Sun, 12 May 2019 23:43:46 GMT

I think phrases or expressions become popular for a while and are eventually replaced.

I used to talk badly about people. Now, I “throw shade”. 😀

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Sushismom — Sun, 12 May 2019 23:44:28 GMT

I'm certainly no millenial, but I often say "No problem" when thanked. To those that don't like it, please tell me so I can simply not answer your thanks.

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qbetzforreal — Sun, 12 May 2019 23:51:18 GMT

Saying "no problem" started in the 60s. I remember "No prob, Bob." It's not a millinenal thing. That generation usually says "No worries."

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haddon9 — Sun, 12 May 2019 23:53:23 GMT

@MaryLamb It doesn't bother me and I also say "no problem" sometimes. I will say "you're welcome first but I have an Etsy shop and will get some customers over thanking me or making multiple requests for something. Often that's when I'll say that it's no problem.

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shoekitty — Sun, 12 May 2019 23:59:56 GMT

@ Montana wrote:
I think phrases or expressions become popular for a while and are eventually replaced.

I used to talk badly about people. Now, I “throw shade”. 😀

shoekitty said, "Exactly". lol!

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SeaMaiden — Mon, 13 May 2019 00:00:10 GMT

I think it is a generational thing. Younger people say NO PROBLEM. I am a 50’s child and just say YOU ARE WELCOME...or It was MY PLEASURE TO HELP YOU.

it does not bother me because I know it is just how this generation speaks.

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ALRATIBA — Mon, 13 May 2019 00:04:35 GMT

@MaryLamb

Sounds like your friend wants to control the replies she gets to her comments.

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KentuckyWoman — Mon, 13 May 2019 00:07:22 GMT

If someone says "thank you" I believe the I believe the proper response is "you're welcome." I'm old so maybe it it a generational thing. I guess it really doesn't bother me if someone says "no problem" but I do think it it rather rude. I just don't obsess about it.

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SilleeMee — Mon, 13 May 2019 00:14:41 GMT

Some people say "Forget it" as a response to "Thank you". I remember my parents generation saying that. But today I think it sounds rude somehow.

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suzyQ3 — Mon, 13 May 2019 00:16:04 GMT

This was a friend and neighbor's pet peeve, or one them. I'm only guessing here, but I think that the negative reaction is to the idea that there was any "problem" to begin with.

But that's not all the intent behind the words. It is not to be rude or impolite; it's the equivalent of a positive acknowledgment.

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Chicagosuburbangirl — Mon, 13 May 2019 00:17:37 GMT

"No problem" in response to "thank you" irks me.

It comes off as dismissive instead of a sincere "you're welcome".

However, it would demonstrate poor manners to correct the person saying so.

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Sushismom — Mon, 13 May 2019 00:19:04 GMT

@suzyQ3 wrote:
This was a friend and neighbor's pet peeve, or one them. I'm only guessing here, but I think that the negative reaction is to the idea that there was any "problem" to begin with.

But that's not all the intent behind the words. It is not to be rude or impolite; it's the equivalent of a positive acknowledgment.

Exactly. I don't find any positive acknowledgment to be rude.

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jellyBEAN — Mon, 13 May 2019 00:27:31 GMT

If I've ever said 'no problem' instead of you're welcome its gotta be a very rare occasion. My older brother always says that 'no problem' and he's old - almost 70 - so it's not a millenial thing. I remember when my Mom was alive, she thought it was rude of him to say that. She'd say, "what's that supposed to mean?" I tend to agree. Seems dismissive, more like just a comment.