No Problem (Page 2): What bothers me is people not saying thank you when you do them a favor and those who don't take the time to send a thank you note for presents given to them and...

JRiepe Loc: Southern Illinois

What bothers me is people not saying thank you when you do them a favor and those who don't take the time to send a thank you note for presents given to them and it's not a generational thing. When my cousin's daughter was pregnant I bought a gift for the baby shower, gifts for the child's birthday and Christmas but when my daughter graduated from high school she did not receive even a card from them. It's the attitude of, I'm entitled but not obligated.

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

johngault007 wrote:

Yep, it's the same and you probably shouldn't over think it. Generational changes are tough for some, unless you just sit back and enjoy the ride.

Yup. We used to say "Hello." or "Good <time of day>.", now it's "Hey.".
Things change.

sodapop Loc: Bel Air, MD

"No Problem" was a standard answer when ordering a Hoagie at a local shop. (which made great Hoagies). It was clear what they meant, and no one gave it a thought. It was a typical comment in the Philly area. No big deal. Sometimes I thing we are running out of things to complain about

dpfoto Loc: Cape Coral, FL

Why do the waitresses (and waiters too) use the term "WE"? "Have we decided what we'd like?", "Are we enjoying our meal?", "Would we like desert?".

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

sodapop wrote:

"No Problem" was a standard answer when ordering a Hoagie at a local shop. (which made great Hoagies). It was clear what they meant, and no one gave it a thought. It was a typical comment in the Philly area. No big deal. Sometimes I thing we are running out of things to complain about

vj62 Loc: Fairfax, VA

What irks me is that I've had the nickname 'Chuck' for almost forever but I really cringe when I receive a personal letter addressed to 'Chuck Monroe' from friends and relatives that know it's a nickname. Solicitors and businesses have no problem addressing their letters. Guess I'm just an old fart! If so, so be it.

johngault007 Loc: Florida Panhandle

Vinman wrote:

It’s more a reflection of the ignorance of the person making the reply. It bothered me a little for a while and then just accepted it. I silently assume the responder is dumb.

Since I am very guilty of saying "no problem", I'll jump on this dumb grenade and hopefully try to educate some of the more intellectual elite around here.

To me, "You're Welcome" is a boilerplate response that has been drilled in from birth, and is automatic at times. A response of "no problem", usually to friends or close acquaintances, means that I enjoyed [insert action here] and I didn't go out of my way or inconvenience myself performing [insert action here]. If I was inconvenienced or didn't really want to [insert action here], you still wouldn't know because I'm being polite......and possibly dumb

cincykid

I think the same thing everytime I hear it. Makes me want to say "Glad it's not a problem because if it is, you need to find another job."

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

johngault007 wrote:

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Tomcat5133 Loc: Gladwyne PA

Interesting post. Relief from the Nikon, Canon, Sony wars. They all make beautiful cameras.
"No problem" is probably the result of our world right now.

I was taught and have been a big "thank you" person which I mean sincerely.
The grounds on my daughters house where my wife are living in the Annex house behind hers
have a lot of services. Fall cleanup gave a couple of the latin workers a modest tip. And
some of the others bottles of water.
When we stop calling Latin men rapists and not treating them like the good people they
are "thank you" means a lot.

Scruples Loc: Brooklyn, New York

mr spock wrote:

Is it just me or does no one say you’re welcome anymore? Whenever I am out in a restaurant, store etc. and someone does something for me I say “Thank You”
Almost invariably the response in no longer “You’re Welcome” but “No Problem”
Does it bother anyone else or should I get a life and not worry about it?

No you are quite fine. Most people have gotten lazy and everyone needs a good read from “All I Needed To Know I lLearned in Kindergarten”

And you have a life; even if other people don’t acknowledge politeness and courtesy.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

I don't worry about it. The thanking is more important than a reply. It's like sending a Thank You card because you received a Thank You card. Manners are one thing, but we can get carried away with details. The point is to be polite and not offend anyone.

"No problem" seldom applies. It should suggest that there was the possibility of a problem, but the other guy bypassed that.

Dannj

Ava'sPapa wrote:

My wife was a waitress for 30+ years and she cringes when a waitress asks, "what can I get for you GUYS". The all-inclusive "guys" being the offender.

Bugs me too!🥴

Roger Dickinson Loc: Boston

mr spock wrote:

Is it just me or does no one say you’re welcome anymore? Whenever I am out in a restaurant, store etc. and someone does something for me I say “Thank You”
Almost invariably the response in no longer “You’re Welcome” but “No Problem”
Does it bother anyone else or should I get a life and not worry about it?

Be happy you get a response. Common courtesy seems to be vanishing - not so common anymore. For example, when I hold a door for someone you'd think you'd hear "Thank You" - like you are doing. Half the time there is no response nor eye contact for that matter. And, I do have to say this appears to be age dependent.

wrangler5 Loc: Missouri

Vinman wrote:

It’s more a reflection of the ignorance of the person making the reply. It bothered me a little for a while and then just accepted it. I silently assume the responder is dumb.

Your assumption is more reliably true the younger the responder.