There’s a hot debate going on about the use of “no problem” instead of “you’re welcome,” in response to “thank you.” But there’s nothing wrong with this phrase. The expression can’t be broken down semantically to prove it’s disrespectful; it’s more a matter of what people are used to, and the differences seem to break down along age lines. This is part of a complete episode.
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