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No Problem Vs You're Welcome
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One for the linguists but I've just learned that they can't be used interchangeably.
Apparently "You’re welcome” works best when someone has asked us to do something that might cause a bit of a problem. For instance, if we’re busy working, but we stop to help them. “No problem” works best when no problem was caused due to our choice to help someone else.
I've always used "no worries" almost as a catch all term but do you think it makes a difference or do you use one or the other? |
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"One for the linguists but I've just learned that they can't be used interchangeably.
Apparently "You’re welcome” works best when someone has asked us to do something that might cause a bit of a problem. For instance, if we’re busy working, but we stop to help them. “No problem” works best when no problem was caused due to our choice to help someone else.
I've always used "no worries" almost as a catch all term but do you think it makes a difference or do you use one or the other?"
You’re over thinking this. |
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"One for the linguists but I've just learned that they can't be used interchangeably.
Apparently "You’re welcome” works best when someone has asked us to do something that might cause a bit of a problem. For instance, if we’re busy working, but we stop to help them. “No problem” works best when no problem was caused due to our choice to help someone else.
I've always used "no worries" almost as a catch all term but do you think it makes a difference or do you use one or the other?
You’re over thinking this."
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"What about the passive aggressive "you're welcome" when you hold the door for someone and they don't acknowledge you?  "
I am very sorry to say but I have done this a couple of times if they are particularly 'ignorant'. Oops |
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"What about the passive aggressive "you're welcome" when you hold the door for someone and they don't acknowledge you?
I am very sorry to say but I have done this a couple of times if they are particularly 'ignorant'. Oops "
 me too. I also do it while driving |
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"What about the passive aggressive "you're welcome" when you hold the door for someone and they don't acknowledge you?
I am very sorry to say but I have done this a couple of times if they are particularly 'ignorant'. Oops
me too. I also do it while driving "
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"One for the linguists but I've just learned that they can't be used interchangeably.
Apparently "You’re welcome” works best when someone has asked us to do something that might cause a bit of a problem. For instance, if we’re busy working, but we stop to help them. “No problem” works best when no problem was caused due to our choice to help someone else.
I've always used "no worries" almost as a catch all term but do you think it makes a difference or do you use one or the other?"
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That's an interesting post OP.
I baulk at the "no worries" remark and never use it myself. It has no substance and carries no meaning. At least, I don't understand it.
When I hear "no worries" it's reminiscent of an antipodean throwaway comment. |
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