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General Discussion => Essentially Flyertalk => Topic started by: 'taterblast on May 28, 2014, 01:58:50 PM
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what do you usually say? heard someone recently say they thought "no problem" was rude which was weird to me.
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It depends on who I'm talking to and what they are thanking me for.
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woof. 'taterblast has really started mailing in combo fanning...
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i'll say "no problem" sometimes with a little snark if i'm doing some bullshit that i shouldn't have been asked to help with in the first place
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I use both interchangeably
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how does "cool" work?
btw i say you're welcome to "thank you" and yep, no problem to "thanks"
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woof. 'taterblast has really started mailing in combo fanning...
Not everyone handles the name change as well as you do.
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woof. 'taterblast has really started mailing in combo fanning...
Not everyone handles the name change as well as you do.
no one told me about the eventual identity crisis
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"de nada" and a big wink if i think the person might have some hispanic heritage.
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"no problem" is simply less formal. "you're welcome" can be equally snarky depending on the context and tone.
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for some reason 'you're welcome' feels a little bit rude, like i'm saying yeah you should be thanking me.
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You guys worry about a lot of things
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I think it's situationally dependent. "No problem" is used to communicate to the thanker that the deed preempting the thanks is not hugely burdensome, and thus to assuage any feelings of guilt. "You're welcome" does not necessarily carry this same meaning, though it is true that many people use them interchangeably.
As to the individual who thought it rude, some people just have hangups and there's nothing that can be done to avoid injuring the delicate sensibilities of all people all the time. For example, my mom thinks that saying "yup" for "yes" is base and should be avoided. Meanwhile, she says all sorts of Western Kansas hickish things.
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It's almost never what you say. It's how you say it.
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It's almost never what you say. It's how you say it.
I don't think I like your tone, here...
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i personally don't think they're interchangeable, but it doesn't really bother me i guess. i selectively choose both based on the situation
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http://www.cbsnews.com/news/no-problem-yes-its-a-big-problem/ (http://www.cbsnews.com/news/no-problem-yes-its-a-big-problem/)
Bill Flanagan:
When did everyone born after 1980 decide that "No problem" was interchangeable with "You're welcome"? Who spread that virus? The Taliban?
Listen, today's young people: If you want to infuriate someone born before 1980, just keep telling him "No problem" when they ask you to do something that is most certainly NOT a problem.
A very nice young man who worked for me used to have a little trouble getting in on time. Like, every day. Once a week I would say, "Look, you really have to be at your desk at 10 o'clock." Did he say, "Sorry, I'll try to do better?"
No. He would just smile and say, "No problem."
That nice young man does not work for me anymore.
Saturday night, I took my wife to a good restaurant. The waitress asked if we wanted sparkling water, still water, or tap water. I said, "Tap water, please." She said, "No problem."
I felt like saying, "Why do YOU think I think it would be a problem for you to get me a glass of water?" Luckily, my wife gave me a look that said, "Don't start."
And of course my wife was right. The waitress didn't mean to be rude. So consider this a public service announcement.
To all the young people of the world: If you want to get good tips or just generally not infuriate older people, PLEASE, only say "No problem" when there is a reasonable expectation that the task you are performing might be PROBLEMATIC.
i.e.: "Thank you for stopping your car in the rain to help me change a flat tire."
"No problem." Appropriate.
"Thank you for lending me ten thousand dollars to stop the bank from foreclosing on my house."
"No problem." Gracious.
"Thank you for giving me your kidney."
"No problem." Classy.
That's what "No problem" is for! It's a graceful way of telling someone you've gone out of your way to help, not to feel indebted.
But if you work in a doughnut shop and a customer thanks you for selling him a coffee, don't say, "No problem." He's paying for the coffee!
Just say, "You're welcome."
Try it. "Thank you." "You're welcome." Is that so burdensome?
And look at the bright side -- all of us old people will be dead soon, and then everybody born after 1980 can say "No problem" to each other for the rest of your lives.
Just hold off till then, okay? Okay.
You're welcome.
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When somebody thanks you, you should accept that thanks. That is the only thing I ever learned. How you do that and where you take it from there are up to you.
-No problem.
-Your're welcome.
-You are welcome, but I really have to give the credit to....
-Anytime!
-No biggie!
-I'm not certain I deserve that, but you are certainly welcome.
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It's almost never what you say. It's how you say it.
I don't think I like your tone, here...
And me and spracne just demonstrated the innate flaw of message boarding...
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Why do some generations think that their narrow band in the history of the English language deserves fealty?
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I want to punch Bill Flanagan right in his pre-1980 scrote.
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I want to punch Bill Flanagan right in his pre-1980 scrote.
The irony is that he is the one who comes across as ignorant.
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As a confirmed horrible person I can say both are fine but "no problem" may offend someone who is looking for an excuse to be offended and probably also a horrible person.
I have told people that saying. "Please and thank you" before the person as agreed to your request or answered you is rude. Don't thank me for your please bitch. I haven't even said I'd do it yet.
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This placing of people into one of two camps has just gone too damn far! It's all madness and bifurcation from here on out. Let's all join as one-world-happiness and bask in the subtle scents of the marigolds.
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Yeah, to me people who have an issue with "no problem" vs. "you're welcome" as rude is weird. Guess it must be my post-1980'sness. Granted, I use the two almost interchangeably but there are a few situations I only use "you're welcome," but it mostly pertains to formal conversations. If it's informal, who cares. And as Benja said, it matters much more how you say it, but not necessarily what you say.
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Sometimes I respond with "No, thank you". Not very often, though.
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I was born in 1968 and I have no problem with "no problem" (HA!).
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One of my bosses has a big issue with "no problem". I have heard him complaining after someone had said it to him, "What do they mean by 'No problem'? Do they mean that it wasn't a problem that I said 'Thank you' to them?"
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:buh-bye:
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Combo-fanning. Catch the rough ridin' fever.
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One of my bosses has a big issue with "no problem". I have heard him complaining after someone had said it to him, "What do they mean by 'No problem'? Do they mean that it wasn't a problem that I said 'Thank you' to them?"
I would seek other employment. Working for someone like that cannot be fun.
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http://www.cbsnews.com/news/no-problem-yes-its-a-big-problem/ (http://www.cbsnews.com/news/no-problem-yes-its-a-big-problem/)
Bill Flanagan:
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And for Winters
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I deliberately choose to say "You're welcome" to all thanks. It's no problem for me to say it vice no problem and it apparently is more acceptable to more people. Seems like a win-win.
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Sometimes I respond with "No, thank you". Not very often, though.
man this is my main instinct, but my favorite is "My pleasure!"
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Sometimes I just say "Yep."
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oh man! what do you guys say when the movie theater person sells your ticket and says "Enjoy the show!"
I always accidentally say "Thanks, you too!" then I :facepalm: :facepalm: :facepalm: :facepalm:
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Sometimes I just say "Yep."
If I'm just holding a door or something, I do that sometimes.
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Sometimes I respond with "No, thank you". Not very often, though.
man this is my main instinct, but my favorite is "My pleasure!"
"My pleasure" much better than "You're welcome."
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oh man! what do you guys say when the movie theater person sells your ticket and says "Enjoy the show!"
I always accidentally say "Thanks, you too!" then I :facepalm: :facepalm: :facepalm: :facepalm:
Oh my god I would never do that. That sounds insanely embarrassing. I would probably go home and cry and make sure to never ever tell people on the internet about it.
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Sometimes I just say "Yep."
If I'm just holding a door or something, I do that sometimes.
Same. Just feels right.
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I like to say "No Problem Dude"
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I like to say "No Problem Dude"
"No problem, Chief"
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oh man! what do you guys say when the movie theater person sells your ticket and says "Enjoy the show!"
I always accidentally say "Thanks, you too!" then I :facepalm: :facepalm: :facepalm: :facepalm:
or when your server brings your food and says "enjoy your meal" and then you say "thanks you too" :facepalm: :facepalm: :facepalm: :facepalm: :facepalm: :facepalm:
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if the context is holding open the door for someone, then i am 51% "sure thing!" and 49% "no problem!"
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Most of you guys sound awkward as hell. "Yep", usually suffices between men.
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Sure thing?
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Most of you guys sound awkward as hell. "Yep", usually suffices between men.
Sure, you think it does. But how many weirdos like Mrs. Gooch's boss are out there? We don't really know. You probably tell him "yep" and then he goes and bitches to Mrs. Gooch about "What does he mean 'yep'? Does he think I asked him a question or something?"
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Most of you guys sound awkward as hell. "Yep", usually suffices between men.
Sure, you think it does. But how many weirdos like Mrs. Gooch's boss are out there? We don't really know. You probably tell him "yep" and then he goes and bitches to Mrs. Gooch about "What does he mean 'yep'? Does he think I asked him a question or something?"
I'm just picturing all you guys like doing little bows when you open doors or a curtsy and a "my pleasure good sir".
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I always like when someone introduces someone else to me. The new person always says that stupid, "Nice ta meet ya." I love one upping the eff right of them with the high and mighty, "it's my pleasure." (or maybe, "The pleasure is all mine." They know right away that I am a boss.
If I am being introduced, I say, "It is my pleasure to meet you." They always fall over for lack of being able to respond to such charm.
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Most of you guys sound awkward as hell. "Yep", usually suffices between men.
Sure, you think it does. But how many weirdos like Mrs. Gooch's boss are out there? We don't really know. You probably tell him "yep" and then he goes and bitches to Mrs. Gooch about "What does he mean 'yep'? Does he think I asked him a question or something?"
I'm just picturing all you guys like doing little bows when you open doors or a curtsy and a "my pleasure good sir".
isnt that the polite thing to do :dunno:
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When someone calls me Sir, I reply, "Don't 'sir' me, I work for a living." old navy joke...
edit: I work at Old Navy.
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I bet when slobber shakes someone's hand on the first meet he grabs too soon and ends up shaking hands with their fingers. Not boss and definitely not the other person's pleasure.
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thanks to an earworm tv commercial long ago, i also will occasionally mix in a "thank yourself" by accident and feel like a dick later.
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I always like when someone introduces someone else to me. The new person always says that stupid, "Nice ta meet ya." I love one upping the eff right of them with the high and mighty, "it's my pleasure." (or maybe, "The pleasure is all mine." They know right away that I am a boss.
If I am being introduced, I say, "It is my pleasure to meet you." They always fall over for lack of being able to respond to such charm.
They're probably dumbstruck that some jackanape is going all Tudors on them at a casual luncheon...
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My rule of thumb is just try to do whatever Don Draper would do when meeting someone.
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I bet when slobber shakes someone's hand on the first meet he grabs too soon and ends up shaking hands with their fingers. Not boss and definitely not the other person's pleasure.
LESS THAN HALF THE TIME!
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My rule of thumb is just try to do whatever Don Draper would do when meeting someone.
:drink:
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I always like when someone introduces someone else to me. The new person always says that stupid, "Nice ta meet ya." I love one upping the eff right of them with the high and mighty, "it's my pleasure." (or maybe, "The pleasure is all mine." They know right away that I am a boss.
If I am being introduced, I say, "It is my pleasure to meet you." They always fall over for lack of being able to respond to such charm.
They're probably dumbstruck that some jackanape is going all Tudors on them at a casual luncheon...
There is nothing casual about slobber.
"You wanna go grab some beers?"
"Sure, just let me change into a fresh suit and take this thing to another {Tudors} level!"
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I bet when slobber shakes someone's hand on the first meet he grabs too soon and ends up shaking hands with their fingers. Not boss and definitely not the other person's pleasure.
LESS THAN HALF THE TIME!
eff, dobber. thats so horrible for everyone involved.
if you have even a chance of flubbing a first handshake, you should just say you have the flu or something and decline.
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I bet when slobber shakes someone's hand on the first meet he grabs too soon and ends up shaking hands with their fingers. Not boss and definitely not the other person's pleasure.
LESS THAN HALF THE TIME!
eff, dobber. thats so horrible for everyone involved.
if you have even a chance of flubbing a first handshake, you should just say you have the flu or something and decline.
NEVER IS LESS THAN HALF THE TIME! The answer is NEVER!
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My rule of thumb is just try to do whatever Don Draper would do when meeting someone.
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YEP.
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how does "cool" work?
i can't live another day without air conditioning
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They should teach you how to handshake in school
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I bet when slobber shakes someone's hand on the first meet he grabs too soon and ends up shaking hands with their fingers. Not boss and definitely not the other person's pleasure.
Getting finger grabbed is the worst.
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"sure". "yeah, sure".
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Yes sir, or ya sure?
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a lot of times i just give the slight grin and head nod, basically the non-verbal "no problem"
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I use both interchangeably
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a lot of times i just give the slight grin and head nod, basically the non-verbal "no problem"
This is what I do when people thank me for something that is not really a benefit to them...like the YMCA people thanking me for inputting my membership number.
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I bet when slobber shakes someone's hand on the first meet he grabs too soon and ends up shaking hands with their fingers. Not boss and definitely not the other person's pleasure.
Getting finger grabbed is the worst.
When that happens, I want to up and slap them with my off hand.
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Try saying it with the emphasis on different phonemes. 'No problem (emphasis on no) v. No 'Problem (emphasis on 'prah'). The former could hardly be construed as offensive, the latter could be. And now you know the language beneath the language.
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What is the proper response to "I'm sorry" when it's really not something to be sorry about....I always say "You're fine" but feels weird sometimes.
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What is the proper response to "I'm sorry" when it's really not something to be sorry about....I always say "You're fine" but feels weird sometimes.
No problem
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No worries also works
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I like to say "SOYTAINTLY!" and if i can tell they liked that (they almost always do) i follow it up with a "nyuck nyuck nyuck"
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What is the proper response to "I'm sorry" when it's really not something to be sorry about....I always say "You're fine" but feels weird sometimes.
"no biggie"
or
"no biggity"
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Know a guy who, when thanked, loves to say, "Thank you for thanking me." Screws up the whole process.
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I always say either "no worries" or "of course". I can't say "you're welcome" without sounding condescending.
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What is the proper response to "I'm sorry" when it's really not something to be sorry about....I always say "You're fine" but feels weird sometimes.
I say you're fine too. People say sorry to me a lot I feel like.
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Lot of paulhogancats stepping forward. They typically go on a walkabout after the exchange. #thatsnotaknife #croc
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how does "cool" work?
i can't live another day without air conditioning
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:lol:
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no doubt, i think i just saw a joey eating a brown snake in the brush #aboriginal_style #topothemorningtoyamate
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Ah shivers, we're just having an arvo sizzle over here
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well as you guys can see i've let this thing go on for 4 pages. kind of wanted to get a feel for where you all were with your "You're welcome" or "No problem" ?? responses.
everyone here knows i really like to class things up. i have what i call a 2 Stage Response review and it's actually based upon the Euro System.
Stage 1 scenario- Someone follows me out of the door at QuikTrip (classy gas station), they're right behind me, I don't give two fucks as I'm opening the door anyway (typical S1 scenario here)- person behind me "thank you"; me "de nada" which is spanish for "I don't give two fucks but ok" - key is that it sounds classy as eff
Stage 2 scenario- Pregnant lady with carriage walking up to door, I swoop in front of her (v classy move) and open the door for her. she says "Oh thank you so much" and i respond with "pas de quoi" which is french for ""I don't give two fucks but ok" - key is that it sounds even more classy than my S1 response
either way, no fucks are given and it's a classy way to maintain your sophisticated reputation. and before anyone here says thanks for the tip, let me say pas de quoi
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:lol: 'clams
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Also the guy so says "make it a great day" versus "have"
Know a guy who, when thanked, loves to say, "Thank you for thanking me." Screws up the whole process.
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Also the guy so says "make it a great day" versus "have"
Know a guy who, when thanked, loves to say, "Thank you for thanking me." Screws up the whole process.
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I always say either "no worries" or "of course". I can't say "you're welcome" without sounding condescending.
i can hear "you're welcome" in your voice, and you're right... very condescending
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how does "cool" work?
i can't live another day without air conditioning
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outstanding.