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Same for me not sure when I started with the "no problem" but I say it frequently.
I believe in Latin countries the response to "Gracias" or "Muchas gracias" is "De nada." And I'm pretty sure "De nada" means "It was nothing." So I guess "No problem" would essentially mean the same thing in English.
Interesting!
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I believe in Latin countries the response to "Gracias" or "Muchas gracias" is "De nada." And I'm pretty sure "De nada" means "It was nothing." So I guess "No problem" would essentially mean the same thing in English.
"Your Welcome" I always say. Now my teenager says "Yup", "Yerp", "Mhm" and I find it to be rude. She explains it's what everyone says, meaning all teenagers.
Frequently now, when I say "Thank you" to someone, they reply with "No problem." Who the heck started that? It's very common around here. I say "You're welcome."
If it catches me off guard I sometimes don't get a reply back before they leave. A generous "You're welcome" is my normal response. I found that where I live, people "nod" their head in appreciation for what you did, a quick nod back to acknowledge it is always nice of the other person. I see it at work more often because it's a fast paced job and we really don't have time to sit and chat. I found strangers do this to, it's a quick acknowledgement and I've always had no problems with it. It's better than brushing off someone and keep on walking. It helps on a bad day also if someone acknowledges you or shows kindness, it can make that persons day a whole lot better.
"Your Welcome" I always say. Now my teenager says "Yup", "Yerp", "Mhm" and I find it to be rude. She explains it's what everyone says, meaning all teenagers.
I think its rude also. And its not just teens that say it. Did people pick that up from the TV too?
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