Anonymous wrote:"No worries" and "no problem" ESPECIALLY in response to things that shouldn't encourage that response. Example:
Me to colleague: Would you please send me that document?
Colleague: Sure - just sent it.
Me: Thank you.
Colleague: No worries!
Another example:
Me to waiter: When you have a chance, I'll take the check.
Waiter: Here it is.
Me: Thank you.
Waiter: No problem!
Yes, "No problem" as a substitute for "You're welcome" is intolerable. I find now that when I respond with "you're welcome" I feel self conscious because it sounds stiff and formal. Why shouldn't we all be having a bonzer day at the Outback Steakhouse with another shrimp on the barbie? No worries, mate!
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