A huge pet peeve of my mother’s was when we’d go out and she’d order a glass of wine. The server would come over, after she’d finished her glass of wine, and ask if she’d like another. She’d politely reply that you should never ask someone if they want another. You should ask if they’d like their drink freshened. She went to finishing school and you learned proper manners.
“I’m good’ is almost as bad.When given a choice they choose neither by saying ’I’m good’.I usually say “I’m sure you are but that doesn’t answer my question. Do you want carrots or broccoli?”.
You guys need to quit whining about “no problem”. I think Americans (and maybe the UK) are the only ones who say anything like it.For example, the Spanish countries say “de nada”, which translates loosely into “it’s nothing”, almost the same as “no problem”. The French, if they say anything at all, will say something akin to “No Skin off My A**”.So, “no problem” is simply catching up to most of the rest of the world.
clayusmcret Premium Member over 8 years ago
I tip better when I hear “You’re welcome.”
Dobber Premium Member over 8 years ago
It’s better than the preceding “Can I help whose next?” That’s like chewing broken glass in my ears. I just want to scream “What school you went?”
Sisyphos over 8 years ago
Broomie dearest is a full-service witch!
smorbie the great and beautiful over 8 years ago
I hate it when it hear someone say no problem. What’s wrong with you’re welcome?
sarah413 Premium Member over 8 years ago
A huge pet peeve of my mother’s was when we’d go out and she’d order a glass of wine. The server would come over, after she’d finished her glass of wine, and ask if she’d like another. She’d politely reply that you should never ask someone if they want another. You should ask if they’d like their drink freshened. She went to finishing school and you learned proper manners.
Anon4242 over 8 years ago
“I’m good’ is almost as bad.When given a choice they choose neither by saying ’I’m good’.I usually say “I’m sure you are but that doesn’t answer my question. Do you want carrots or broccoli?”.
Diane Forbus over 8 years ago
Better check the order
Banjo Gordy Premium Member over 8 years ago
When I get the all to frequent “no problem” I respond “just an opportunity”. Blank stare or weak smile from the “no problem”denial answer.
banjinshiju over 8 years ago
I agree with Broomie. Answering “No Problem” trivializes a person’s gratitude by reducing it to nothing.
cubswin2016 over 8 years ago
No problem! Ha! (Alf)
Marathon Zack over 8 years ago
Of course, Broomie was wrong to begin with, as she said “thanks” instead of “thank you.”
Stocky One over 8 years ago
First time in ages that Broom Hilda made me laugh!
Phatts over 8 years ago
You guys need to quit whining about “no problem”. I think Americans (and maybe the UK) are the only ones who say anything like it.For example, the Spanish countries say “de nada”, which translates loosely into “it’s nothing”, almost the same as “no problem”. The French, if they say anything at all, will say something akin to “No Skin off My A**”.So, “no problem” is simply catching up to most of the rest of the world.