I merely note that some sub Mason-Dixonites use the word "impordant." That one intrigues me
Not sure if this is the right thread, but this makes me think about the demise of the phrase "you're welcome". It seems nobody is satisfied by that, and the response to "thank you" is most often another "thank you" or some other phrase that deflects the original gratitude. I was always taught that simply accepting someone's gratitude is itself a gracious act. Instead we seem to have turned it into a kind of competition. To me, it's odd and makes me a little wistful.
Amen, brother.
Thus was actually discussed in detail in the 'words you like' thread. The gist of it was that millenials tend to think that 'you're welcome' is smug or self-satisfied, and they greatly prefer 'no problem.'
I, too, have noticed a lot of 'thank you' instead of even 'no problem,' especially lately.
As in, "thank you for your service, rsvman!" which these days is completely appropriate for all healthcare providers!
(BTW, I started that "no problem" vs. "you're welcome" discussion because I didn't think "no problem" was an appropriate response to "thank you" but it did generate some interesting comments)
Rich
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It did, indeed. I was a later participant in that thread, and hadn't read that exchange. Interesting it was. I think I'll keep "you're welcome", but always fun to read the many perspectives from fellow DBR denizens.
Speaking of which, I love the word "denizen", but I'm still in the wrong thread. What's a guy to do?
All these posts about eliminating "t" sounds and, yet (like "across" mentioned upthread), when it comes to "replenish," people tend to insert one.
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