"Not a promlem" Is this really okay?

[daannzzz]

You have all probably discussed this before but I missed it.
I am some what irked by the phrase "Not a problem" instead of "Your Welcome." as an answer to the term. "Thank you."
This seem to be spreading rapidly now as the # one answer. Today I called the Chevy Dealer to ask a question and I thanked the young lady and she said "not a problem".
I am trying to be understanding in that terms come and go throughout the ages. Where did "Your welcome" come from and what was used before that.
"Not a problem" though tends to remind you that you may be intruding on the other person and have the potential to be a problem to them.
Any other thoughts on this. I am still at odds and try not to make a big deal out of things.

 

[snoopy]

Ick.

 

[BillSears]

I find myself saying "No problem." much to much when I should be saying "You're welcome.". I'm working on it but it is hard to switch back.

 

[Beth76]

I don't have a problem with it.

 

[ilovepcot]

I don't like the reply "not a problem" myself. It conjures up images in my mind of tough hoods in the 50's.

 

[Snow Dog Mom]

We have told our kids that they should say my pleasure instead of no problem. I think it sounds so much better.

Kim

 

[NMAmy]

Well, just as I was reading this, my phone rang and after I helped the student, I heard myself replying "You betcha" to when he thanked me.

I picked it up in New Mexico but I have no idea what it means or why I say it. But...thanks for making me notice it and now I'm going to work on changing it.

Thank goodness I don't say "not a problem!" but it doesn't really bother me when others do it.

 

[luckywife]

I don't care for the "no problem" reply myself. I never thought much about it until a few years ago when DH and I went out to eat. Every single time we told our waitress Thank You, she would say "No ProblemS It wasn't ever No Problem, but ProblemS, like there was more than one thing that wasn't a problem to her. It got to the point where we were telling her thank you for EVERYTHING she said, just so we could see if she'd say No Problems again. She did too, every single time. Now anytime DH says something that would require me saying you're welcome, I just tell him....NO PROBLEMS!

 

[oracle]

Interestingly enough, when I worked for Fairmont Hotels, this was one of the things they emphasized during orientation. Using proper language with guests. One of their big things was that we can't say "no problem". At first, I thought it was a bit silly, but after thinking about it, I realized the different impression it made. Instead, we were told to say either "you're welcome" or "my pleasure".

 

[raysnkaysmom]

Hmm..never really thought about this before...but I don't think it bothers me. I think, because of work, I say You're Welcome..but I may have at a time or other said "Sure" too... soo.. as long as someone acknowledges my 'thanks'...I'm ok! Better than nothin!

 

[cardaway]

What was likely at one time seen as something more friendly and personal might need to be scaled back because some people are politeness freaks.

Same goes for casual dress at work. Never know when somebody will make a big deal out of somebody not wearing a tie.