No problem

mrsmopp Fri 28-Jun-13 09:25:11

When did 'no problem' become the standard answer to any request?
Can I make a hair appointment? No problem.
With Tracey? No problem.
This afternoon? No problem.
Two coffees please. No problem.
It does get a bit irritating with constant repetition in one conversation.
It seems to be mainly waitresses and hairdressers.

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mollie Fri 28-Jun-13 09:39:28

Irritates me too! And 'absolutely' is another response that is meaningless! Grrrrrrr...

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Charleygirl Fri 28-Jun-13 09:44:36

Absolutely is totally meaningless but at least with no problem one can expect a result.

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petallus Fri 28-Jun-13 09:48:21

It's meant to be a little bit more friendly, positive and emphatic than 'yes'.

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mollie Fri 28-Jun-13 10:16:25

When 'no problem' is the reply to 'thank you' I growl inwardly...what happened to the simple 'you're welcome' ... Or am I being old fashioned?

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Greatnan Fri 28-Jun-13 10:44:56

When my French tradesmen told me 'Pas probleme, madame' my heart sank. I don't mind it in general. I find small things irritate me less now, as I have learnt to give a mental shrug.

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JessM Fri 28-Jun-13 11:18:51

There are worse things than someone trying to be obliging grin
Noticed that another verbal tic has been added to "yeah-no" recently: "yeah, yeah, yeah." It is spreading like wildfire and can irritate if used once a minute. sad Give me a cheery "no problem" any day or even "no worries".