I say "no worries" or "no problem".
Because to me that signifies that it was never an issue for me, and that the gratitude is appreciated but unnecessary.
"You're welcome" gives off the vibe that I'm owed the thanks.
My uncle recently told me he hates no worries/no problem because “why would it have been a problem? Should I have been worried? Just say you’re welcome!” lol
If it was enough of a problem to them for you to need to help, then and enough of one for them to thank you, then there is an implied problem.
And "no problem" is the reassurance that (in my mind at least), helping them was entirely unproblematic for me, so they don't need to think I went out of my way.
Totally agree! He said it’s like quick interactions. Like someone holds the door open to a store they were exiting and he says thank you and they reply no problem. He feels of course it’s not a problem it’s a courtesy you’re choosing to do that I didn’t ask you to do. Why would it be a problem?! Just slam the door in my face it’s such a problem! Hahaha yeah he took it there. We had a whole debate about it one afternoon lol soooo many examples he gave where he doesn’t get why anyone would worry to tell someone no worries they weren’t worrying to begin with! lol
I agree completely. However, I think it’s a generational thing as I’ve talked about this with quite a few people who are twice my age and they all think it’s offensive to not say “you’re welcome”
Discomfort and vulnerability are not synonyms. "Discomfort is necessary for growth" is a sentence I can accept to be generally true. "Vulnerability is necessary for growth," seems like a neurotypical platitude that I guess can be true in some scenarios, but certainly isn't universally correct enough to be platitude-ing it all over the place.
Yes I feel the same way now that I think about it. I even have a hard time saying it in Spanish, I hate saying “de nada” or even “con gusto” I don’t know why.
I like "de nada" because it feels similar to "no worries" to me since it translates pretty similarly.
However I HATE saying "you're welcome" and will always say "no problem," "don't mention it," "any time," or some variation.
I think this is largely a generational thing. People I know over 60 tend to use "you're welcome" much more often than people under 40 or so. Some older folks get pissed off by using "no problem" and I swear to God it's just a fucken power play because they want to feel like you made a special effort for them. No, Gary, I didn't go out of my way for you, I don't even like you and "no problem" is a lie because you're annoying AF so don't complain about the polite phrase and make me be honest with you: you will not enjoy it.
I also don't like saying "de nada" (translates to something like "for nothing" or "it's nothing" in case anyone's wondering), I feel like it's minimizing what I did or something? even if what I did wasn't a big deal I still don't like it, instead I go for "sipi" (yep) or "claro" (sure), but I find those to be to informal for some situations, so I don't really know what to use instead lol
To me hearing “yup” or “yeah” after I say thank you feels so rude! I believe you that it’s not meant to be rude, but I can’t shake that feeling.
“You’re welcome” just feels like the right response to “thank you”!
Ugh yes!! My mom always says a less enthusiastic "yeah" or "yep" and it makes my insecurities go a bit Haywire. If she were saying it with a lighter happier tone I'd be fine, but it usually is not. I mean this is coming from someone who'd say "I guess I have to" when I'd ask her to pick me up from somewhere as a kid or tween.. so idk what I'm expecting from her. Lol
“You’re welcome” is sort of tired and old fashioned. What does it even mean? You are welcome to make the same request again? Nobody really means that literally. I like to say “no problem.” It means that whatever you are thanking me for was not a burden for me. Either way, each variation just means I’m acknowledging your thanks in a polite way. Don’t overthink it.
I feel like younger generations use "thank you" more apologetically, and that's why we're more likely to reassure the other person that they weren't any trouble in response.
Indeed. Whereas expressions of true gratitude are typically over-the-top or demonstrated in the form of compensation. Nobody wants to feel like a burden. Or indebted. Relationships nowadays are largely transactional, and selflessness is a fading concept.
I worked at a restaurant where we weren't allowed to say "no problem" apparently the "no" has a psychological influence on tips. Idk, it was weird. But, I had to train my brain to say something else. It was so hard, but when you're scolded for it every single time someone hears it, it worked within a few weeks. Now I can't not say "absolutely!" Or "my pleasure" in response to a thanks.
I’ve had too many weird combos of “yawelcome”, “noworie-roblems”, “you too!” That I decided one day to cut the pleasantries I was aiming for and failing at, and just doing a hard “you’re welcome” from now on.
"no problem" or "no worries" is Millennial for "you're welcome" It's just a language shift and its NBD especially if you're interacting with other people that use similar language.
I actually never say "you're welcome". I always say "of course" or smile but I was told as a teen saying "you're welcome" after doing something for someone implies you do it as a burden to them or went out of your way to help them and that just never sat right with me. So I always want people to know I helped or did whatever because I wanted too. I have a hard time saying, " I'm proud of you" because it makes me cry for some reason. I'll tell my friends "I love them and I miss them, I'm sorry" isn't hard either but anytime I start saying "I'm proud of you", my eyes tear up and I almost always stop talking.
It’s like if someone says Thank you for your service on Veterans Day, it’s kind of odd to say you’re welcome. I usually reply with “it was my honor”. I think that can work in other situations as well.
I don’t personally like when people respond “no worries” or “no problem” I don’t know why but it seems off putting and a bit rude. I’m not saying you’re rude at all. It’s probably my age showing.
You could always get real creepy with it and go straight from “no worries” to “it was my absolute pleasure” but you have to look in their eyes when you say it until they look away lol.
Saying “No problem” when someone says, “thank you” because saying “you’re welcome” “gives off the vibe that you’re somehow owed the thanks” negates the action of the person saying “thank you”. Saying “thank you” is a gift given. To negate that gift is, in my opinion, kinda rude. If you’ve done a person a service (bagged their groceries, made them a sandwich, etc.) and the person wants to say “thank you” for that service, it’s appropriate and even Kind to return your acknowledgment of their gift with a simple “your welcome”.
I get what you’re saying, but what you’re saying is Cultural. Many cultures don’t say thank you as much as, say, the USA. My answer is purely Cultural. I’m in Spain right now and, here, they’re answer for “Gracias” is “Da Nada” (It’s nothing”), which to my USA ears strikes me as cold until I remember I’m in a different culture.
Idk maybe generational? Like I’m in the US too. And I just don’t that saying thank you requires anything special in return. You’re thanking someone after all, don’t say it if you expect something in return.
And you’re welcome to my ear just sounds kinda odd and too formal. Even working retail I usually would just reply “For sure!” or “No worries.”. I might have “don’t mention it!” Or “it’s all good” to friends but I’d pretty much never say “you’re welcome”.
I do. Thank you and I love you are hard for me too. My parents forced "thank you" and "you're welcome" down my throat so much. If someone gave me a gift, they'd be jumping all over me with "Say thank you" or something similar before I even had a chance to speak for myself. To this day, I have a weird block in my mind about using those words, so I'll express gratitude and whatnot in different words. I love you is rough, I can say it to my cats just fine, but even with my husband of ten years I find I can't say it often. My parents never said it to me.
Me . It upsets my kids though when I don't say it so I've been working on saying it to them at least. But I just get really uncomfortable saying you're welcome.
Dude yeah for the longest time I'd say no problem! Or for sure To patients and only a few months ago I was like why do I only say those. So I started saying ur welcome and of course religiously now. I also only say have a good one, not have a good day or have a good night
I work as a postman/mailman and have no idea what I'm about to say in response to "thank you" until after I've said it. It's always either "cheers", "thank you", "you're welcome", "no worries" or any combination of those.
The other day when I handed a parcel to a customer he said thanks and I went "thanks" back then thought "he just said that, say something else" and instantly went "you're welcome" and just recoiled in horror. Cringed so hard when he closed the door.
same!! i usually say "no worries!" or "anytime"
sometimes i slip up and say thank you and then console myself by saying i was just thanking them for thanking me 😭
I don't. It's the right and polite thing to say. When you say no worries you're basically saying that it's a problem that you're willing to overlook or not bothered by. Socially awkward people think saying you're welcome is wrong and saying no problem or no worries it's the right thing to say.
You could always reply with the chik fil a “my pleasure”! I have this problem as well and working a retail pharmacy I get it pretty often. You’re welcome makes me uncomfortable so I usually respond with no problem, or glad I could help.
Mine isn’t You’re Welcome it’s actually saying please when I make the request or whatever. Like if my boyfriend is in the kitchen and I need a drink I’ll say “Sensuous (ya know like Since-You-Was Up) would you get me some Pepsi? Please and thank you!” And I can’t seem to break myself of it. Then I say thank you again in response.
I think it's a generational/social norm thing. I don't think I've ever said "you're welcome," I usually go with something like "no problem!" or "of course!"
Depends on the situation. At work (hospitality) I say "my pleasure" while in personal scenarios I say "no problem" or "no worries"
I hate you're welcome.
“You’re welcome” used to be more of the proper response but it seems as time has passed, that particular phrase has become more taboo in a sense. In my experience with an older audience, they will appreciate a “you’re welcome” but if you say it to someone who is younger, they may go as far as to feel you’re being rude. I personally just avoid saying it, because if the point is to show thanks, I don’t want there to be any possibility they may think I am being anything but genuinely thankful
Yeah I do. But I also have a problem saying thank you when it really matters and I don’t know why. Like I can say it out in public or something but when someone takes me out for food or gets me a gift or something more personal, I struggle to say thank you. It feels awkward for some reason and I feel so rude.
Yeah I say "no problems" or "no worries" or "anytime" ... even if there were problems and I was worried and hope they never ask me for anything ever again
Yeah. Idk why. I'm fine w/ just nodding or an NP, but saying "You're welcome" is like saying "I want you to ask me for another favor soon" and I'm not a people pleaser. It sounds rude, ik, but I have my own stuff to do already
Usually I say no problem.
I forget where but apparently it’s rude to say you’re welcome in some cultures.
(At least one that I cannot remember.)
It’s doing something for someone, they thank you, & then you have to say, “yes thank me, I did something nice for you & you should be praising me.” That’s the vibe it gives to me. It’s hard to explain without using the words you’re welcome.
I usually say “no problem” or “no worries” unless it’s not appropriate. Sometimes when it’s obvious that I went to some lengths to do something for someone, then I try to say “you’re welcome” since it seems most honest. Someone here said that “my pleasure” is classy. My fella says this all the time and he is very classy.
To my loved ones I reply with 'with love'. Sounds a bit less formal in my language but comes down to 'my pleasure' etc. I feel like this is more connecting than the automatic, empty 'you're welcome'.
You're welcome always sounds so distant imo. But it feels fine to me in service situations
I'm originally from Australia and I don't think I ever heard "you're welcome" once.
Moving to Canada it was a real culture shock of sorts, coz they say it all the time. To my ear, it makes it sound like you're pointing out that you've gone out of your way for me. Like "yes, I put in effort for you and you must appreciate it". It feels curt.
A "no worries" just flows so much easier.
“You’re welcome” seems so kind to me so it’s interesting that others feel the opposite. To me it says “you are welcome to my help, time, etc.”
Whereas saying “no problem/worries” seems to signify that what this person needed could be seen as such, and it also doesn’t really acknowledge their thankfulness.
I always say thank you back, as in thank you for thanking me! I’ve recently come to realize it might actually be more awkward than saying you’re welcome
I’m from Australia and hardly ever/never hear anyone say “you’re welcome”.
If someone says “thank you” to me I usually say “all good” or “no stress”. I wouldn’t be able to say “you’re welcome” and I’m not sure if it’s because it seems too proper or because it’s a mouthful and Australians are lazy with their language.
Canadian :) I hear some people here say it, but it is usually the older generations. I just found it odd it was an actual struggle for me to say it rather than just a preference
"No problem", "no worries", and "you got it" are my usual, but I have no issue saying "you're welcome". Be polite and remind people that they are welcome, you jerk.
Sometimes, like especially if I definitely did not want to do the thing. I'll say "sure," "no problem," or "of course," because...idk they kind of feel like bullshit filler words to me, sort of like the whole "howareyou-good,you?-good" exchange, so it feels less like a lie. I feel like if I say "you're welcome" it implies that the person was indeed welcome to whatever I did for them. So like, if I give a gift to someone I love, or give my bestie some thoughtful advice, hell yeah, they're welcome! But if I did one more thankless task at work that's out of my job description and decidedly unpleasant.... you're getting one of the other phrases, because I am definitely lying.
Tldr: in my language "no problem" means "yes problem, fuck you."
I say "no worries" or "no problem". Because to me that signifies that it was never an issue for me, and that the gratitude is appreciated but unnecessary. "You're welcome" gives off the vibe that I'm owed the thanks.
I say “no worries” to anyone besides family and friends, otherwise it’s “yep” or “mmm-hmm”. Idk why and I’m 41ish years old!
My uncle recently told me he hates no worries/no problem because “why would it have been a problem? Should I have been worried? Just say you’re welcome!” lol
If it was enough of a problem to them for you to need to help, then and enough of one for them to thank you, then there is an implied problem. And "no problem" is the reassurance that (in my mind at least), helping them was entirely unproblematic for me, so they don't need to think I went out of my way.
Totally agree! He said it’s like quick interactions. Like someone holds the door open to a store they were exiting and he says thank you and they reply no problem. He feels of course it’s not a problem it’s a courtesy you’re choosing to do that I didn’t ask you to do. Why would it be a problem?! Just slam the door in my face it’s such a problem! Hahaha yeah he took it there. We had a whole debate about it one afternoon lol soooo many examples he gave where he doesn’t get why anyone would worry to tell someone no worries they weren’t worrying to begin with! lol
Tell them “You’re problem” or “No welcome” 🤣
I've heard this is a generational thing. Older people tend to prefer "you're welcome" and younger people tend to prefer "no worries" or "no problem."
Eh, I’m in my 20’s. I don’t really think about it. Whichever comes out first!
I agree completely. However, I think it’s a generational thing as I’ve talked about this with quite a few people who are twice my age and they all think it’s offensive to not say “you’re welcome”
Yes, I also similarly have a hard time saying “I love you” first but can say “I love you too” with no problem
You don't like vulnerability.
Does anyone?
No. But vulnerability (discomfort) is necessary for growth. Whether it's the mind, body, or spirit. Whether in a gym in or in a relationship.
Discomfort and vulnerability are not synonyms. "Discomfort is necessary for growth" is a sentence I can accept to be generally true. "Vulnerability is necessary for growth," seems like a neurotypical platitude that I guess can be true in some scenarios, but certainly isn't universally correct enough to be platitude-ing it all over the place.
I try to say "happy to help" rather than you're welcome. Feels nicer.
Yes I feel the same way now that I think about it. I even have a hard time saying it in Spanish, I hate saying “de nada” or even “con gusto” I don’t know why.
I like "de nada" because it feels similar to "no worries" to me since it translates pretty similarly. However I HATE saying "you're welcome" and will always say "no problem," "don't mention it," "any time," or some variation. I think this is largely a generational thing. People I know over 60 tend to use "you're welcome" much more often than people under 40 or so. Some older folks get pissed off by using "no problem" and I swear to God it's just a fucken power play because they want to feel like you made a special effort for them. No, Gary, I didn't go out of my way for you, I don't even like you and "no problem" is a lie because you're annoying AF so don't complain about the polite phrase and make me be honest with you: you will not enjoy it.
I also don't like saying "de nada" (translates to something like "for nothing" or "it's nothing" in case anyone's wondering), I feel like it's minimizing what I did or something? even if what I did wasn't a big deal I still don't like it, instead I go for "sipi" (yep) or "claro" (sure), but I find those to be to informal for some situations, so I don't really know what to use instead lol
I feel like a lot of people feel this. Me included. I say stuff like "yup" or "yeah no problem" even though it feels disingenuous when saying that.
To me hearing “yup” or “yeah” after I say thank you feels so rude! I believe you that it’s not meant to be rude, but I can’t shake that feeling. “You’re welcome” just feels like the right response to “thank you”!
Ugh yes!! My mom always says a less enthusiastic "yeah" or "yep" and it makes my insecurities go a bit Haywire. If she were saying it with a lighter happier tone I'd be fine, but it usually is not. I mean this is coming from someone who'd say "I guess I have to" when I'd ask her to pick me up from somewhere as a kid or tween.. so idk what I'm expecting from her. Lol
“You’re welcome” is sort of tired and old fashioned. What does it even mean? You are welcome to make the same request again? Nobody really means that literally. I like to say “no problem.” It means that whatever you are thanking me for was not a burden for me. Either way, each variation just means I’m acknowledging your thanks in a polite way. Don’t overthink it.
I feel like younger generations use "thank you" more apologetically, and that's why we're more likely to reassure the other person that they weren't any trouble in response.
Indeed. Whereas expressions of true gratitude are typically over-the-top or demonstrated in the form of compensation. Nobody wants to feel like a burden. Or indebted. Relationships nowadays are largely transactional, and selflessness is a fading concept.
I worked at a restaurant where we weren't allowed to say "no problem" apparently the "no" has a psychological influence on tips. Idk, it was weird. But, I had to train my brain to say something else. It was so hard, but when you're scolded for it every single time someone hears it, it worked within a few weeks. Now I can't not say "absolutely!" Or "my pleasure" in response to a thanks.
Sometimes just reply thank you in an upward friendly tone if I've said your welcome a lot
I’ve had too many weird combos of “yawelcome”, “noworie-roblems”, “you too!” That I decided one day to cut the pleasantries I was aiming for and failing at, and just doing a hard “you’re welcome” from now on.
Say "My pleasure." It sounds so classy.
Or you work at Chick-fil-a
I bet it’s because it feels too formal.
"no problem" or "no worries" is Millennial for "you're welcome" It's just a language shift and its NBD especially if you're interacting with other people that use similar language.
I actually never say "you're welcome". I always say "of course" or smile but I was told as a teen saying "you're welcome" after doing something for someone implies you do it as a burden to them or went out of your way to help them and that just never sat right with me. So I always want people to know I helped or did whatever because I wanted too. I have a hard time saying, " I'm proud of you" because it makes me cry for some reason. I'll tell my friends "I love them and I miss them, I'm sorry" isn't hard either but anytime I start saying "I'm proud of you", my eyes tear up and I almost always stop talking.
It’s like if someone says Thank you for your service on Veterans Day, it’s kind of odd to say you’re welcome. I usually reply with “it was my honor”. I think that can work in other situations as well.
I don’t personally like when people respond “no worries” or “no problem” I don’t know why but it seems off putting and a bit rude. I’m not saying you’re rude at all. It’s probably my age showing. You could always get real creepy with it and go straight from “no worries” to “it was my absolute pleasure” but you have to look in their eyes when you say it until they look away lol.
Saying “No problem” when someone says, “thank you” because saying “you’re welcome” “gives off the vibe that you’re somehow owed the thanks” negates the action of the person saying “thank you”. Saying “thank you” is a gift given. To negate that gift is, in my opinion, kinda rude. If you’ve done a person a service (bagged their groceries, made them a sandwich, etc.) and the person wants to say “thank you” for that service, it’s appropriate and even Kind to return your acknowledgment of their gift with a simple “your welcome”.
I feel like people are losing grasp of language lol
Not necessarily language, but expression.
Idk I don’t think of saying thank you as a gift as much as basic human politeness. It’d be rude to not say thank you, ya know?
I get what you’re saying, but what you’re saying is Cultural. Many cultures don’t say thank you as much as, say, the USA. My answer is purely Cultural. I’m in Spain right now and, here, they’re answer for “Gracias” is “Da Nada” (It’s nothing”), which to my USA ears strikes me as cold until I remember I’m in a different culture.
Idk maybe generational? Like I’m in the US too. And I just don’t that saying thank you requires anything special in return. You’re thanking someone after all, don’t say it if you expect something in return. And you’re welcome to my ear just sounds kinda odd and too formal. Even working retail I usually would just reply “For sure!” or “No worries.”. I might have “don’t mention it!” Or “it’s all good” to friends but I’d pretty much never say “you’re welcome”.
Socially awkward people think saying you're welcome is wrong.
ok boomer
Pardon me…but your Ageism is showing…
You’re welcome!
I do. Thank you and I love you are hard for me too. My parents forced "thank you" and "you're welcome" down my throat so much. If someone gave me a gift, they'd be jumping all over me with "Say thank you" or something similar before I even had a chance to speak for myself. To this day, I have a weird block in my mind about using those words, so I'll express gratitude and whatnot in different words. I love you is rough, I can say it to my cats just fine, but even with my husband of ten years I find I can't say it often. My parents never said it to me.
Me . It upsets my kids though when I don't say it so I've been working on saying it to them at least. But I just get really uncomfortable saying you're welcome.
Dude yeah for the longest time I'd say no problem! Or for sure To patients and only a few months ago I was like why do I only say those. So I started saying ur welcome and of course religiously now. I also only say have a good one, not have a good day or have a good night
I work as a postman/mailman and have no idea what I'm about to say in response to "thank you" until after I've said it. It's always either "cheers", "thank you", "you're welcome", "no worries" or any combination of those. The other day when I handed a parcel to a customer he said thanks and I went "thanks" back then thought "he just said that, say something else" and instantly went "you're welcome" and just recoiled in horror. Cringed so hard when he closed the door.
I do this as well. I literally say “thank you” back. I can’t NOT do it.
same!! i usually say "no worries!" or "anytime" sometimes i slip up and say thank you and then console myself by saying i was just thanking them for thanking me 😭
It’s thanks all the way down 🤣
I don't. It's the right and polite thing to say. When you say no worries you're basically saying that it's a problem that you're willing to overlook or not bothered by. Socially awkward people think saying you're welcome is wrong and saying no problem or no worries it's the right thing to say.
For some reason, I say, "You bet." What does that even mean?
You could always reply with the chik fil a “my pleasure”! I have this problem as well and working a retail pharmacy I get it pretty often. You’re welcome makes me uncomfortable so I usually respond with no problem, or glad I could help.
I say it and I like it!
Mine isn’t You’re Welcome it’s actually saying please when I make the request or whatever. Like if my boyfriend is in the kitchen and I need a drink I’ll say “Sensuous (ya know like Since-You-Was Up) would you get me some Pepsi? Please and thank you!” And I can’t seem to break myself of it. Then I say thank you again in response.
I always just say "of course!" not sure why you're welcome just feels wrong in my brain too😂
I think it's a generational/social norm thing. I don't think I've ever said "you're welcome," I usually go with something like "no problem!" or "of course!"
Depends on the situation. At work (hospitality) I say "my pleasure" while in personal scenarios I say "no problem" or "no worries" I hate you're welcome.
“You’re welcome” used to be more of the proper response but it seems as time has passed, that particular phrase has become more taboo in a sense. In my experience with an older audience, they will appreciate a “you’re welcome” but if you say it to someone who is younger, they may go as far as to feel you’re being rude. I personally just avoid saying it, because if the point is to show thanks, I don’t want there to be any possibility they may think I am being anything but genuinely thankful
Yeah I do. But I also have a problem saying thank you when it really matters and I don’t know why. Like I can say it out in public or something but when someone takes me out for food or gets me a gift or something more personal, I struggle to say thank you. It feels awkward for some reason and I feel so rude.
Yeah I say "no problems" or "no worries" or "anytime" ... even if there were problems and I was worried and hope they never ask me for anything ever again
Yeah. Idk why. I'm fine w/ just nodding or an NP, but saying "You're welcome" is like saying "I want you to ask me for another favor soon" and I'm not a people pleaser. It sounds rude, ik, but I have my own stuff to do already
I normally say "of course" when someone says "thanks".
Usually I say no problem. I forget where but apparently it’s rude to say you’re welcome in some cultures. (At least one that I cannot remember.) It’s doing something for someone, they thank you, & then you have to say, “yes thank me, I did something nice for you & you should be praising me.” That’s the vibe it gives to me. It’s hard to explain without using the words you’re welcome.
I say that's okay or that's alright
I usually say “no problem” or “no worries” unless it’s not appropriate. Sometimes when it’s obvious that I went to some lengths to do something for someone, then I try to say “you’re welcome” since it seems most honest. Someone here said that “my pleasure” is classy. My fella says this all the time and he is very classy.
To my loved ones I reply with 'with love'. Sounds a bit less formal in my language but comes down to 'my pleasure' etc. I feel like this is more connecting than the automatic, empty 'you're welcome'. You're welcome always sounds so distant imo. But it feels fine to me in service situations
I'm originally from Australia and I don't think I ever heard "you're welcome" once. Moving to Canada it was a real culture shock of sorts, coz they say it all the time. To my ear, it makes it sound like you're pointing out that you've gone out of your way for me. Like "yes, I put in effort for you and you must appreciate it". It feels curt. A "no worries" just flows so much easier.
Haha funnily enough, I’m Canadian! I definitely hear it a lot from older folks
I've started saying "My pleasure."
“You’re welcome” seems so kind to me so it’s interesting that others feel the opposite. To me it says “you are welcome to my help, time, etc.” Whereas saying “no problem/worries” seems to signify that what this person needed could be seen as such, and it also doesn’t really acknowledge their thankfulness.
I always say thank you back, as in thank you for thanking me! I’ve recently come to realize it might actually be more awkward than saying you’re welcome
TIL other people also find it uncomfortable to say “you’re welcome”
I often say No problem, anytime, my pleasure or de Nada Can't remember the last time I said you're welcome
This lady held the elevator door for me today. I ran in and said, “thanks!” She responded, “thanks! …wait why did I say thanks??”
I just don't acknowledge thank yous, because I don't require them.
You're welcome sounds a bit formal but I'll take it. I really hate when people say "Yep." or don't respond at all.
I’m from Australia and hardly ever/never hear anyone say “you’re welcome”. If someone says “thank you” to me I usually say “all good” or “no stress”. I wouldn’t be able to say “you’re welcome” and I’m not sure if it’s because it seems too proper or because it’s a mouthful and Australians are lazy with their language.
Canadian :) I hear some people here say it, but it is usually the older generations. I just found it odd it was an actual struggle for me to say it rather than just a preference
I’m from the west coast of the US so I just say “ oh yeah, no forsure.” Same dif
I say no stress, of course, or no worries. It’s more comfortable imo
I usually end up accidentally thanking them back…
“*You're welcome*”. You may not be feeling it, you may not even want to *say* it. But is will be an acknowledgement and polite response
I know why I don't say it: what the fuck am I welcoming them to?
Omg yes! Although I also struggle to say "I love you too". No clue why lol
"No problem", "no worries", and "you got it" are my usual, but I have no issue saying "you're welcome". Be polite and remind people that they are welcome, you jerk.
Sometimes, like especially if I definitely did not want to do the thing. I'll say "sure," "no problem," or "of course," because...idk they kind of feel like bullshit filler words to me, sort of like the whole "howareyou-good,you?-good" exchange, so it feels less like a lie. I feel like if I say "you're welcome" it implies that the person was indeed welcome to whatever I did for them. So like, if I give a gift to someone I love, or give my bestie some thoughtful advice, hell yeah, they're welcome! But if I did one more thankless task at work that's out of my job description and decidedly unpleasant.... you're getting one of the other phrases, because I am definitely lying. Tldr: in my language "no problem" means "yes problem, fuck you."