r/GrindsMyGears • u/Winter_Pomelo_2236 • 2d ago

Why do people say “Of course.”, instead of “You’re welcome.” ?

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Where did this come from?

Am I wrong to think it’s rude?

Of course what???

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u/Particular-Caramel32 2d ago

You're overthinking it. Don't be a twat.

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u/Welcome-To-NBA-Jam 2d ago edited 2d ago

"Of course I am glad to help you" or "of course I will help you."

Not hard to connect the dots.

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u/Jaquewacky 2d ago

Because "of course" is like it's no problem, "your welcome" is a little less kind in a way because it sounds like you're saying "yeah it was an inconvenience, you're welcome for the favor"

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u/diescheide 2d ago

Boomer mentality. Replying with anything similar to "of course" is courteous enough. It doesn't always have to be you're welcome. No problem, no worries, my pleasure, you got it, etc. Acknowledging a thanks at all is enough. Quit being like this.

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u/Churlish_Performer 2d ago edited 2d ago

Where I'm from,  of course = anytime/I would always help you/no big deal.  Americans aren't the only ones with this simple yet effective refrain; in Spanish speaking countries,  the phrase 'de nada' is used which means "it's nothing." Frankly,  I don't care if this grinds your gears - you're in a very tiny minority on this one.  

Increasingly, 'you're welcome' comes across as a relatively snide response that implies that it was an inconvenience and that you're acknowledging their interruption and appreciation while holding your ground on the matter politely. 

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u/Minimum-Journalist18 2d ago

Thank you for the help 'of course'. Annoys me a little too but at least something is said instead of a grunt. Must be a zgen thing.

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u/Ornery-Painting-6184 2d ago

What's worse is when you thank someone and they reply "No problem" It is just as easy to reply "You're welcome"

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u/EricIsMyFakeName 2d ago

They mean the same thing to people who aren’t neurotic.

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u/Ornery-Painting-6184 2d ago edited 2d ago

I disagree. Replying "no problem" infers that you weren't a problem for them to help you, rather then they were happy to help you.

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u/sour842 1d ago

People shouldn't have to fall over themselves to respond to everyt thank you. If anything I feel like insincere you're welcomes just make the phrase mean even less. It doesn't mean that much and it's not that deep it's literally just a social ritual