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Originally Posted by wrickem
Why is it acceptable for people serving you to say "no problem" when you thank them? It shouldn't be a "problem" for them if that's what they're there to do   |
It's a generational thing....
Don't take offense, it's actually kind of a nice way to reply.....
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Actually the “you're welcome/no problem" issue is simply a linguistics misunderstanding. Older ppl tend to say “you're welcome," younger ppl tend to say “no problem." This is because for older people the act of helping or assisting someone is seen as a task that is not expected of them, but is them doing extra, so it's them saying, “I accept your thanks because I know I deserve it."
“No problem," however, is used because younger people feel not only that helping or assisting someone is a given and expected but also that it should be stressed that you're need for help was no burden to them (even if it was).
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