Some people, mostly older folks most likley, seem to object to the response of "No problem" after extending a thank you, seeing it as a rather dismissive reply to an expression of gratitude. I don't mind at all, but maybe that expression is due for replacement anyway.
Today, the young bagperson at the grocery store might have coined a new response, or maybe I'm just isolated and out of the loop of conversation. When he put my groceries in the cart, I said Thank You, as I always do. I knew nobody in that age group would say "You're welcome." That's old school, but instead of the "No Problem", this very cool looking young guy clearly and confidently replied with "Of Course." I can't figure out how this exactly applies, but I think it was good-intentioned.
Another iteration occurred at Cardio Rehab, and I'm still wondering how to take it. Mike, the chief R.N. there, adjusted the machine I was on and I said thank you, and his reply was "That's what I do." I think I prefer the "Of course." Thanks for reading.
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