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: …
People can't get enough of this adorable Irish kiddo's 'trolley problem' joke
If you’ve ever studied ethics or philosophy—or watched “The Good Place”—you’re undoubtedly familiar with “the trolley problem”. If you haven’t and you’re not, here’s a brief rundown. Essentially, the trolley problem is a thought experiment in which you’re on a trolley with no breaks, headed toward a group of people on the tracks. You can …
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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? 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 …
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,’ …