[Bagga]

I also hate the response "No problem" when someone has said thanks. To me, it seems grudging, it implies that the person doing the favour only did it because it was easy - if there had been a problem the favour would have been withheld.

I often use "you're welcome" and "not at all" as responses.

[mesmark]

Quote Bagga

I also hate the response "No problem" when someone has said thanks. To me, it seems grudging, it implies that the person doing the favour only did it because it was easy - if there had been a problem the favour would have been withheld.

Bagga, where are you from? I wonder if this is a regional thing.

'No problem.' doesn't refer to the favor but to the task. It's used to lower the debt of gratitude stating the work involved wasn't so grand. it's not meant to diminish the kindness of the favor.

[michèle 2]

I teach my students : you're welcome, not at all
No problem sounds too French!!!

[shankari]

well....u see, 'u r welcome' is actually welcoming further helps and not welcoming gratitude;so...go ahead be welcome n do welcome,buddies!