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re: Why do millennials say “Of course” instead of “You’re welcome?”

Posted on 12/20/18 at 6:31 pm to
Posted by kywildcatfanone
Wildcat Country!
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Posted on 12/20/18 at 6:31 pm to
Cause of the entitlement mentality
Posted by A Menace to Sobriety
Member since Jun 2018
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Posted on 12/20/18 at 6:57 pm to
Why the frick do lame arse old dudes like the OP constantly get upset and bothered by something that should most definitely not upset and bother them?
Posted by AlonsoWDC
Memphis, where it ain't Ten-a-Key
Member since Aug 2014
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Posted on 12/20/18 at 7:17 pm to
I'm a millennial.

I say "You're welcome."

I say "Of course."

I even say "Thank you" when responding to someone thanking me.

Go frick yourself.
Posted by Hulkklogan
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Oct 2010
43482 posts
Posted on 12/20/18 at 7:18 pm to
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No problem-less polite dismissal with a bit of grump


I really can't fathom how there's any grumpy in "no problem".. I mean it literally means you did not inconvenience me it cause problems.
This post was edited on 12/20/18 at 7:23 pm
Posted by deltaland
Member since Mar 2011
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Posted on 12/20/18 at 7:18 pm to
I just say aight
Posted by 1BamaRTR
In Your Head Blvd
Member since Apr 2015
24837 posts
Posted on 12/20/18 at 7:19 pm to
14 year olds are definitely not millennials. It’s more 80s to mid 90s.
Posted by Sao
East Texas Piney Woods
Member since Jun 2009
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Posted on 12/20/18 at 7:26 pm to
quote:

I haven't heard "Of course" much but hear "No worries" fairly often instead of "You're welcome". I'm fine with any of these if it's said in a polite manner.


No Worries is one I can't stand and I hear it from the young to middle-aged. It's the one that seems most dismissive at least to my ears.
Posted by Dalosaqy
I can't quite re
Member since Dec 2007
13465 posts
Posted on 12/20/18 at 7:34 pm to
Mom called. Said to deny everything.
Posted by TH03
Mogadishu
Member since Dec 2008
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Posted on 12/20/18 at 7:37 pm to
quote:

No problem - "It didn't put me out that much" (according to people who complain about it)


People who complain about this are douche bags.

Even Spanish for thank you directly translates to “of nothing” basically meaning no problem.
Posted by LouisianaLady
Member since Mar 2009
83030 posts
Posted on 12/20/18 at 7:41 pm to
I say “no problem” because I’ve always felt it sounds much more sincere than “you’re welcome”. I also say, “thanks so much, I appreciate it” every single time. Never just thank you.

“You’re welcome” reminds me of rude fast food employees who say that in response to you rather than thanking you for coming.
Posted by Broken Coyote
Seated. Facing forward
Member since Dec 2010
3202 posts
Posted on 12/20/18 at 8:13 pm to
No problem is cold and impersonal form of dismissal. It’s my go to when I didn’t really want to help or be bothered by that person or their inconvenient need. If I am actually happy to help, that’s what I say, glad to help or happy to help. 90% of humanity rates a no problem.
Posted by slackster
Houston
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Posted on 12/20/18 at 8:14 pm to
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Jesus, you’re an idiot. Neither is stupid, that’s the point. I’m saying that you’re stupid for thinking that they are



, I'm telling you that people who have a problem with either of them are stupid, but one is slightly more understandable given how casual it is.

I agree with you there is nothing wrong with either reply, but as Pettifogfer mentioned, griping about "no problem" is slightly less dumb than griping about "of course".
Posted by Hulkklogan
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Oct 2010
43482 posts
Posted on 12/20/18 at 8:38 pm to
Then you think way too much about this shite. Seriously. Who cares?
Posted by boot
Member since Oct 2014
3415 posts
Posted on 12/20/18 at 8:52 pm to
I’ve noticed most younger folks using “Alright”
Posted by Byron Bojangles III
Member since Nov 2012
52282 posts
Posted on 12/20/18 at 9:29 pm to
Because we aren't welcome. frick off
Posted by bamafan1001
Member since Jun 2011
15783 posts
Posted on 12/20/18 at 9:35 pm to
of course is a much humbler and nicer thing to say
Posted by Joshjrn
Baton Rouge
Member since Dec 2008
32880 posts
Posted on 12/20/18 at 9:40 pm to
If it’s some mundane interaction someone is thanking me for, like holding an elevator, I’ll likely say “of course”.

If I actually went above and beyond for someone and they are sincerely thanking me, I’ll likely say “you’re welcome”.

Either way, Boomers fricking suck.
Posted by TheWiz
Third World, LA
Member since Aug 2007
11886 posts
Posted on 12/20/18 at 10:27 pm to
Kinda like de nada?
Posted by PrimeTime Money
Houston, Texas, USA
Member since Nov 2012
28017 posts
Posted on 12/20/18 at 10:29 pm to
I don't really hear "of course"... it's usually "'preciate it".
Posted by go ta hell ole miss
Member since Jan 2007
14674 posts
Posted on 12/20/18 at 10:44 pm to
Shows they know doing nice things is expected, not a luxury. “Of course” means they wouldn’t consider not doing it because it was the way they were raised. “You are welcome” suggests you are doing something special for someone else other than what should be expected. It’s actually a good thing.
This post was edited on 12/20/18 at 10:47 pm
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