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"No Problem" - Irks Me
Apr 3, 2008 | 9:20 AM
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Whatever happened to the words, "You're Welcome"?  When someone does something kind for you or you receive great service from a waiter, bellman or other person that goes out of their way to accomodate you and you thank them why do they reply "No Problem".  This statement indicates to me that the service they provided could have been a problem for the person, but thankfully it wasn't.  I know I am over sensitive lately, but please people when someone tells you "Thank You, you did a great job", please reply with a simple "You're Welcome".  It is a courtesy.....that used to be common. 
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MoonOwl read my blog view my photos
Apr 3, 2008 | 12:14 PM

Yay! MadamePresident is back to posting! Hopefully you are feeling better every day!

Common courtesy does seem to have taken a backseat. Tho, I too am guilty of saying "No Problem". My Grandmother would be disappointed my ProperYoungLadyTraining has fallen by the wayside. ;)

I'll have to make a note to self to go back to saying "You're Welcome".

Tho, I do still write out ThankYou notes for gifts.

MoonOwl
yellowdog read my blog view my photos
Apr 3, 2008 | 2:48 PM

A dying art indeed.

"No problem" seems to have invaded food servers too, even in fancy places.

If it IS a problem, do it anyway.

"My pleasure" would generate a bigger tip I bet.

Us customers are also remiss. I always give a "thank you" to any service person...except for the cashier, they get a "your welcome" if they acknowledge the $$$ and a loud "thank you" if all I get is "here's your change". I doubt they get the point.

I would train my employees to treat the customer right and would fire anybody who did not "thank" a customer for their business.

Glad you up to your old ways Michelle.
Vittorio read my blog view my photos
Apr 3, 2008 | 4:43 PM

Agreed. This started about 5 years ago and is spreading like head lice. When someone says "no problem", I scrunch up my face and ask them why there should be a problem. I tell them I don't understand. No one has been able to explain why they say it. What fools these mortals be.
FloydFreak read my blog view my photos
Apr 3, 2008 | 4:44 PM

Indeed, welcome back, M!

I'm with you all the way. There is no excuse for a lack of common courtesy. (Some bloggers could take something from this, also).

Here's one of my pet peeves along this line...

When paying for an item, I always say "Thank you" to the cashier. I often receive the reply, "You're welcome."

WRONG! The correct reply should be, "No sir. Thank YOU!" As in, "Thank YOU for shopping with us today."

Keep us thinking, Michelle!
PastorD read my blog view my photos
Apr 3, 2008 | 5:10 PM

I think it all started with that "Don't Worry Be Happy" song stuff. You know the Jamaica/Bahamas theme.... Thats all they say down there.... NO problem man...

I agree with all of you. It's a very bad habit. My Grandmother would have gotten along well with M.O., she definately would have scolded me. lol
leasheryn read my blog
Apr 3, 2008 | 6:55 PM

Your welcome sounds nicer and implies that it's a pleasure to have provided a good service. No problem means that your business means nothing especially when they shrug their shoulders and say no problem. What might have been a fun or pleasant experience, like a good meal and a good glass of wine has been degraded to a nothing.

Welcome back, Michelle. I hope your post means your feeling better and well on the mend.
michelled read my blog view my photos
Apr 3, 2008 | 7:41 PM

Thank you everyone for the "Welcome Back". I am feeling better, we are still on the process of elimination merry go round. But I am feeling better, the blood they gave me must have been from some young vibrant person, may I have more please?

The response, "My Pleasure" is my favorite and it always brings a smile to my face. I'm with everyone else on the opposite end of the spectrum too, when the cashier thrusts the receipt at you while chewing a mouth full of gum just irks me. I usually tell them that it is customary to THANK THE CUSTOMER and walk away.

It's time for a kinder gentler Nation!
FloydFreak read my blog view my photos
Apr 3, 2008 | 8:08 PM

We love ya, Madame President!

(Are we allowed to tell the president that we love her?)
DebbieLundberg read my blog
Apr 4, 2008 | 6:18 AM

You are so right! There is even a book out now called “Have a Nice Day” Is Not “Thank You”, and “No Problem” Is Not “You’re Welcome”! It includes easy and insightful tips for life’s everyday etiquette, communication, behaviors and relationships. I wrote the book after coining the phrase "reversing the slobification of America". Isn’t it interesting, and even sad, to see how society has minimized the close of an interaction or transaction to “Have a Nice Day” and/or “No Problem”? Even though some see these things as forms of appreciation, and that hearing these things is better than nothing, there is more to interacting than thoughtless, meaningless direction or responses such as these. Keeping courtesy and awareness in our minds, keeps our words and actions following...
leasheryn read my blog
Apr 4, 2008 | 6:29 PM

You know what irks me. When you're at a restaurant and the waiter/waitress sits down at the table to take an order. It's like he or she is your new best friend. They weren't invited to sit and join in; they're there to do a job and should do it without being a pal or buddy. It's even worse on a date when you have a waiter and he sits real close on my side of the booth and asks wanna ya want? That's really rude.
shrink13 read my blog view my photos
Apr 8, 2008 | 3:36 PM

Thank you. No one teaches their children manners or respect. Just get out on the highway and see how they drive!
That phrase bugs me also...my crews are taught to say thank you.
leasheryn read my blog
Apr 9, 2008 | 6:18 PM

I was teaching my nephew to say thank you. We went into Publix and he asked for a cookie. When the baker gave it to him, he point blank refused to say thank you and I told him No Cookie. The baker said I was being mean and gave it to him anyway which made my nephew grin because he got his way. So much for trying to teach a child to be polite when a stranger has the ability in a second to take away everything you've been teaching.
People who don't know what's going on should mind their business.
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