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"No Problem" Hints at a Problem Did you mention "No problem?" When I was having a video chat with my school friend, we had a little difference in opinion. He requested me to do something that I didn't agree with. He told, "No problem." I hunched there was a problem. He didn't like my saying no. Funnily, some of us often mention "No problem" in everyday communication which is an expression of a little problem or displeasure! After listening to a "no" in a conversation, most of us lose interest in continuing the conversation further. Then, either we abruptly stop the communication or show displeasure by saying "No problem." It is an effort to divert the topics of discussion as if "I am no longer interested in this topic." When and why do people say "No problem?" When there is a problem, people often avoid saying about the problem. They try saying something else. It is a good way of avoiding a negative conversation. Either you can say explicitly about something else, or you can remain silent. There are many such situations, people fumble with words, and say "No problem." A person proposes to another person for a special friendship and gets rejected A person asks for special help from another person and gets no help A person seeks money as a loan (help) from an acquaintance and gets nothing A person asks for knowhow about a special business plan from a close friend or a relative and gets a negative answer A person wants to know a secret formula for trading success from a social media friend and gets a vague answer A person asks for free help for doing a paid job from a friend and gets no free help but the friend demands a share for accomplishing the job A social media acquaintance asks a friend for a retweet, "like," comment and gets a fake response and nil support And, so on.
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Very nice article. Thank you for your thorough writing. The 'no problem' is really annoying. However, using this word can easily avoid the topic. But we have to be more careful about our choice of words.
I appreciate your frank comment and nice choices of words.
We usually use the word no problem after helping someone. But really when someone asked about our health and we say there is no problem then surely there is problem.
Today, somebody asks me for help, but I couldn't directly help. The person says, "No problem." This is the reply I often get when I refused to help others.
Hahahaha I say "No Problem" when people ask me to do something for them mostly. I say no problem because most people think they are bothering me but they are not...I am always happy to help. A friend asked me to help her with credit today because she was having issues, I said no problem and in less than 30 seconds, I sent it to her. She called me later to return the money and I didn't pick her calls. 😂😂🤣.I mostly say no worries and no problem to let people know they are not bothering me. I totally understand your point as most people say it to avoid dealing with the problem or even saying what is in their heart.
In my experience, I mostly hear "No problem" when I refuse acquaintances/friends to support them unconditionally (without considering if the topic is relevant or irrelevant)! It is an expression of displeasure (problem), like "No problem, if you don't help." Today, a blogger asked me about some particular information on a topic and I advised him to read my blogs where I already addressed his question. The blogger replied "No problem" and added that he may not have the time and intention to read my articles.
😂😂🤣🤣😂🤣🤣 I know those people too. They feel pained and would just say "No problem" to "dead" the conversation. I feel you.
You are correct on that friend.. Hehe
Thank you for your comment:)
I like the discussion you brought out. Actually the phrase "no problem" is already entrenched in our ways of speaking. I doubt it will disappear
"No problem" will remain as a signature of displeasure.
It is about an habit form. Some people are fun of saying "OK OK OK", others says " No problem " even when there is problem. So it all depends on an individual way or mannerism.
Right you are:)