People who say "No problem!"

[Electric_Andy]

I think many phrases are popularised with the best intentions and shouldn't fall under too much scrutiny. No worries is popular in Australasia and even though i haven't lived there for years, it sort of stuck with me. But I also use no problem sometimes. I might add that either of the above phrases, I only use if the recipient is overly worried about causing me inconvenience. So in my case in actually meaning "don't worry about asking me, it shouldn't cause either of us a problem".

 

[Beebo]

No problem with me either. On the other hand, over here it's "too easy" that drives me mad

Bill Bailey was ranting about that on some TV show.
he took it as a challenge to make his requests increasing more difficult.

 

[Moodyman]

I once had a conversation with a bank bloke in a call centre who kept calling me "Mate". It irritated me but I said nothing until we were closing the call when I said:"Oh just one more thing... I'm sure you're a nice bloke and I'd probably enjoy a pint with you but I'm not your MATE! Customers are Sir or Mister!"

Blimey! We're not living in the 1950s ya know. Many companies now encourage their staff to ask the customers if they can call them by their first name. Supposed to be friendlier than Madam or Sir.

 

[Globalti]

I'd have been happy if the bloke had used my first name and nowadays they often do, after asking. But "mate" was too familiar even for my relaxed style.

 

[Mike Ayling]

I prefer the informal and friendly 'No worries.'

Yes, much used here Down Under. (And probably been in use a lot longer then "no problem"



Mike

 

[anothersam]

Does anybody else find this expression irritating? It's very popular with younger folk and it irritates me because I think it's a tiny bit insulting. What it says to me is: "It might have been a problem but actually I managed to get it done for you anyway."

What's wrong with "My pleasure" or "You're welcome"?

Or should I just open another bottle and chill?

Another vote here for having no problem with “No problem.” “My pleasure” sounds a bit… sensual for most conversational transactions, and “You’re welcome” sounds like an immense favour has just been granted. Not that I have a problem with either coming out of someone else’s mouth, but they’re generally not for me.

 

[Bonefish Blues]

I know it's not a problem, because (by and large) it's your effing job, now eff off and do it please. OP is correct.

That is all

 

[raleighnut]

I once had a conversation with a bank bloke in a call centre who kept calling me "Mate". It irritated me but I said nothing until we were closing the call when I said:"Oh just one more thing... I'm sure you're a nice bloke and I'd probably enjoy a pint with you but I'm not your MATE! Customers are Sir or Mister!"

I hate being called 'Sir', last time I looked nae fecker had knighted me, there's no need for these spurious 'honorific' titles from 'mate' to 'Love' or 'Sir' I find it generally patronising at best to insulting at worst.

Although I will admit to @mudsticks that I do tend to call women 'Gell' as in "Y'allright Gell" when I see a female friend.

 

[Bonefish Blues]

I hate being called 'Sir', last time I looked nae fecker had knighted me, there's no need for these spurious 'honorific' titles from 'mate' to 'Love' or 'Sir' I find it generally patronising at best to insulting at worst.

Although I will admit to @mudsticks that I do tend to call women 'Gell' as in "Y'allright Gell" when I see a female friend.

Frankly, you're the sort of riff-raff that shouldn't be allowed in communities like this

 

[vickster]

Blimey! We're not living in the 1950s ya know. Many companies now encourage their staff to ask the customers if they can call them by their first name. Supposed to be friendlier than Madam or Sir.

No but the OP seems to be

 

[raleighnut]

Frankly, you're the sort of riff-raff that shouldn't be allowed in communities like this

Aye common as muck me

 

[mudsticks]

No but the OP seems to be

He's probably mates with our 'her indoors' chum over on another thread..

He knew Elvis apparently

 

[vickster]

He's probably mates with our 'her indoors' chum over on another thread..

He knew Elvis apparently

Ummm...???

 

[raleighnut]

He knew Elvis apparently

Worked in the local chippy didn't he.

 

[Globalti]

No but the OP seems to be

That's an easy and cocky putdown for somebody who is older than yourself and therefore automatically an old fogey. Just remember that one day you'll be old and you'll be moaning about slipping standards. It's something that happens to people as they age and see the world changing around them.