When did 'no problem' become a substitute for saying "you're welcome"? I do it too but it still bother me a little.
2006-12-18 09:14:07 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
Saying "no problem" does sound a little tacky, doesn't it? I think people say that now because they want to imply it wasn't a bother for them. Saying you're welcome does sound so much more pleasant, doesn't it?
2006-12-18 09:16:31 · answer #1 · answered by Me, Myself & I 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It never really did substitute it. It mainly has to do with whom you are asking. Usually people past the age of 30 will respond the correct way by saying "you're welcome". Where as younger america would perfer the more hipper "no problem"
I hope this helps!
2006-12-18 17:21:33 · answer #2 · answered by Cito 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree...it sounds a little dismissive. But, to be honest, I have been guilty of saying it at times.
2006-12-18 17:19:08 · answer #3 · answered by The Trooper 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that happened in around 2004...
2006-12-18 17:16:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Funny how different countries have different versions....in Ireland they say, "No bother." and in Australia they say, "No worries."
2006-12-18 17:20:37 · answer #5 · answered by salstick 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
not sure either and i say it more often than i'd like - habitual i guess
2006-12-18 17:15:33 · answer #6 · answered by Jana 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋