I've been told i use the phrase "No problem" far to much on the phone at work, can anyone suggest a alternative for me to say,
2006-09-25 03:49:06 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
So what if you do, it's habit and no one should criticize you for it. It is something you feel comfortable saying so why should you have to change what you say to please other people.
I say 'Do you know what I mean' a ridiculous amount of times a day and most of the time I do not realize I'm saying it, but I would be quite upset if someone commented on this to me as it is a term of phrase that I have got in to the habit of saying.
If you do change that phrase people may make exactly the same comment about your new phrase!
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2006-09-25 03:56:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
I used to work in a call centre (when we had a shortage of teaching jobs in za) and as ongoing training we we asked to refrain from using "no problem" at all. Why, cause it highlights the word "problem" or at least, draws attention to it.
A similar example is if you spill tea on someone by accident and you say "sorry" and they say "i hope it doesnt stain but i'm sure it will come out" instead of "its nothing/ oh dont worry, it was an accident"
YOu might want to say something like "Consider it done!" or YOU're welcome (when they say "thanks") or "its a pleasure, have a good day further" or I'll action this for you at once (or if it needs a manager's attention "i'll bring it to my managers attention immediately) (you basically have to reassure the clients isnt it?) just try a few of the above, for a few days, switch to another phrase (you're welcome / its a pleasure / the pleasure's mine ) switch it until switching becomes natural to each and every situation (cause they're generally unique isnt it?) well, good luck and as for my help
2006-09-25 23:50:07 · answer #2 · answered by Wisdom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'll probably find that you will always use this phrase cause I bet you say it now without realising it. So you could think of an alternative but it's not wedged into your brain. So what anyway it's better than saying "at the end of the day". That really winds me up.
2006-09-25 03:54:21 · answer #3 · answered by linzi h 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do not see that in any way, shape or form that that will provide either me or the company I work for with any problem which can not be overcome in the fullness of time. After you have said that a few times your boss will be begging you to go back to saying no problem.
2006-09-25 03:59:50 · answer #4 · answered by oldbutwise 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use the line 'No Problem' if thats what you feel most comfortable saying. I don't really think it depends on what you say, provided you do what is being asked.
2006-09-25 04:01:44 · answer #5 · answered by thestylesman 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're welcome
I'll get that done for you
That will be fine
Of course
yes, I understand
and of course then you can throw in No problem after each of these!
2006-09-25 03:57:46 · answer #6 · answered by media mogul 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not a problem or how about waiting until the person who told you to say no problem is walking by and say loudly. " I am sorry I am unable to comply with your request as apparently we are no longer able to convey to our callers that we are easily able to cope with their requests and it will be a challenge we will rise to and meet with enthusiasm, we must now make it clear to all callers that their request causes us untold dilemas and acute additional workloads however despite these difficulties we may or may not be able to comply with your wishes and request"
2006-09-25 03:55:04 · answer #7 · answered by greydays 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Keine probleme.
2006-09-25 03:50:51 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whats the problem with no problem?
2006-09-26 10:44:40 · answer #9 · answered by libsterette 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go away i'm far to busy.
2006-09-25 03:58:06 · answer #10 · answered by Crazy Diamond 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋