Have you ever wondered why people don’t seem to say “you’re welcome” anymore? The phenomenon has really caught on lately but it’s roots go a back further back. Back in 2015, author and professor Tom Nichols tweeted out an angry response after receiving what he thought was poor customer service: “Dear Every Cashier in America: …
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A scorching hot take on why younger people say 'no problem' instead of 'you're welcome'
Have you ever wondered why people don’t seem to say “you’re welcome” anymore? The phenomenon has really caught on lately but it’s roots go a back further back. Back in 2015, author and professor Tom Nichols tweeted out an angry response after receiving what he thought was poor customer service: “Dear Every Cashier in America: …
A scorching hot take on why younger people say 'no problem' instead of 'you're welcome'
Have you ever wondered why people don’t seem to say “you’re welcome” anymore? The phenomenon has really caught on lately but it’s roots go a back further back. Back in 2015, author and professor Tom Nichols tweeted out an angry response after receiving what he thought was poor customer service: “Dear Every Cashier in America: …
American tells Europeans why we're done saying 'you're welcome’ to customer service workers
There’s an emerging trend among American Gen Zers and Millennials where they are moving away from responding with “You’re welcome” after receiving thanks. While older generations might interpret this shift as a sign of a decay in manners, many young people view responses like “OK” or “Mm-hmm” as more courteous than the traditional “You’re welcome.” …
A scorching hot take on why younger people say 'no problem' instead of 'you're welcome.'
Have you ever wondered why people don’t seem to say “you’re welcome” anymore? Back in 2015, author and professor Tom Nichols tweeted out an angry response after receiving what he thought was poor customer service: “Dear Every Cashier in America: the proper response to ‘thank you’ is ‘you’re welcome,’ not ‘no problem.’ And *you’re* supposed …
Australian in the U.S. says she thinks it's rude that Americans don't say 'You're welcome'
There’s been a growing trend amongst American Gen Zers and millennials to stop saying, “You’re welcome,” after being thanked. Older generations may think the change is part of a more significant trend of younger people having more lax manners, but in actuality, younger people believe that giving a simple “OK” or “Mm-hmm” after being thanked …
A scorching hot take on why younger people say 'no problem' instead of 'you're welcome.'
This article originally appeared on 08.15.18. Have you ever wondered why people don’t seem to say “you’re welcome” anymore? Back in 2015, author and professor Tom Nichols tweeted out an angry response after receiving what he thought was poor customer service: “Dear Every Cashier in America: the proper response to ‘thank you’ is ‘you’re welcome,’ …