I think "no problem" is the youngun's hip reply, similar to "it's my job" or "I gotcha covered." Age, region, population density, and profession are all factors.NapLajoieonSteroids wrote:Simple Minded wrote:Typhoon wrote:
"Yeah, right." would be most annoying indeed. I would interpret it as possible sarcasm.
At the time, I was certain that was how it was intended.
That remains the most common reply in SimpleMindedStan, but then again, "we" are a superior culture.Typhoon wrote:Does any still say "You're welcome"?
Keeping our location off any maps, helps immensely! No need for walls!
For the life me I can't remember ever saying uh-huh in that context.
Seldom is a you're welcome for that matter. You've got to be familiar with people for one of those, or people will give you the stink eye.
No problem and its variations does sound awfully on the mark.
How to be an American
Re: How to be an American
Re: How to be an American
"You're welcome" receiving a stink eye? I that case I must have offended a lot of Americans.NapLajoieonSteroids wrote:Simple Minded wrote:Typhoon wrote:
"Yeah, right." would be most annoying indeed. I would interpret it as possible sarcasm.
At the time, I was certain that was how it was intended.
That remains the most common reply in SimpleMindedStan, but then again, "we" are a superior culture.Typhoon wrote:Does any still say "You're welcome"?
Keeping our location off any maps, helps immensely! No need for walls!
For the life me I can't remember ever saying uh-huh in that context.
Seldom is a you're welcome for that matter. You've got to be familiar with people for one of those, or people will give you the stink eye.
No problem and its variations does sound awfully on the mark.
Surprised I did not initiate an altercation by using "You're quite welcome." or "You're most welcome."
May the gods preserve and defend me from self-righteous altruists; I can defend myself from my enemies and my friends.
Re: How to be an American
What about "No worries." Have heard it used in Canada, as opposed to the full Aussie version, "No worries, mate."Simple Minded wrote:I think "no problem" is the youngun's hip reply, similar to "it's my job" or "I gotcha covered." Age, region, population density, and profession are all factors.NapLajoieonSteroids wrote:Simple Minded wrote:Typhoon wrote:
"Yeah, right." would be most annoying indeed. I would interpret it as possible sarcasm.
At the time, I was certain that was how it was intended.
That remains the most common reply in SimpleMindedStan, but then again, "we" are a superior culture.Typhoon wrote:Does any still say "You're welcome"?
Keeping our location off any maps, helps immensely! No need for walls!
For the life me I can't remember ever saying uh-huh in that context.
Seldom is a you're welcome for that matter. You've got to be familiar with people for one of those, or people will give you the stink eye.
No problem and its variations does sound awfully on the mark.
May the gods preserve and defend me from self-righteous altruists; I can defend myself from my enemies and my friends.
Re: How to be an American
the australian version of this is "no worries" and the meaning is the same however some tourists then worry they should be worried.Simple Minded wrote:I think "no problem" is the youngun's hip reply, similar to "it's my job" or "I gotcha covered." Age, region, population density, and profession are all factors.NapLajoieonSteroids wrote:Simple Minded wrote:Typhoon wrote:
"Yeah, right." would be most annoying indeed. I would interpret it as possible sarcasm.
At the time, I was certain that was how it was intended.
That remains the most common reply in SimpleMindedStan, but then again, "we" are a superior culture.Typhoon wrote:Does any still say "You're welcome"?
Keeping our location off any maps, helps immensely! No need for walls!
For the life me I can't remember ever saying uh-huh in that context.
Seldom is a you're welcome for that matter. You've got to be familiar with people for one of those, or people will give you the stink eye.
No problem and its variations does sound awfully on the mark.
the more common variation in redneck circles is "no wuckers" which is short for "no flicking worries"
ultracrepidarian
Re: How to be an American
aah snap. i think the canadans (*) stole it from us - this has been a strine thing for a long time.Typhoon wrote:What about "No worries." Have heard it used in Canada, as opposed to the full Aussie version, "No worries, mate."Simple Minded wrote:I think "no problem" is the youngun's hip reply, similar to "it's my job" or "I gotcha covered." Age, region, population density, and profession are all factors.NapLajoieonSteroids wrote:Simple Minded wrote:Typhoon wrote:
"Yeah, right." would be most annoying indeed. I would interpret it as possible sarcasm.
At the time, I was certain that was how it was intended.
That remains the most common reply in SimpleMindedStan, but then again, "we" are a superior culture.Typhoon wrote:Does any still say "You're welcome"?
Keeping our location off any maps, helps immensely! No need for walls!
For the life me I can't remember ever saying uh-huh in that context.
Seldom is a you're welcome for that matter. You've got to be familiar with people for one of those, or people will give you the stink eye.
No problem and its variations does sound awfully on the mark.
(*) its either canadans or canadia, they cant have it both ways.
ultracrepidarian
Re: How to be an American
What if there is two of "them?"noddy wrote:aah snap. i think the canadans (*) stole it from us - this has been a strine thing for a long time.Typhoon wrote:What about "No worries." Have heard it used in Canada, as opposed to the full Aussie version, "No worries, mate."Simple Minded wrote:I think "no problem" is the youngun's hip reply, similar to "it's my job" or "I gotcha covered." Age, region, population density, and profession are all factors.NapLajoieonSteroids wrote:Simple Minded wrote:Typhoon wrote:
"Yeah, right." would be most annoying indeed. I would interpret it as possible sarcasm.
At the time, I was certain that was how it was intended.
That remains the most common reply in SimpleMindedStan, but then again, "we" are a superior culture.Typhoon wrote:Does any still say "You're welcome"?
Keeping our location off any maps, helps immensely! No need for walls!
For the life me I can't remember ever saying uh-huh in that context.
Seldom is a you're welcome for that matter. You've got to be familiar with people for one of those, or people will give you the stink eye.
No problem and its variations does sound awfully on the mark.
(*) its either canadans or canadia, they cant have it both ways.
never heard "no worries" in the US except from my Brit friends. "Ahhh, don't worry about it" as a bit of a wise-ass remark between friends is more likely. Multiple potential meanings, all determined by inflection and body language. Actual language always take a second seat, and as always, meaning is determined by the receiver regardless of intent.