Where, when & why did the "No problem" phrase come into effect?
You know what I mean...we all have done it and been guilty of it. Or maybe it's just me.....It's been programed into our brains. From generation to generation it's been passed on. The good news is that we can change that. Okay, okay, I'll explain.
Have you ever done something nice for someone? Usually the person that you have been good to will take a moment to thank you for what you have done. Then once the ball gets back into our court we screw that good moment up by saying "No Problem!" Man, what a waste of something that could have been great!
Example:
Freind- "Hey Joey, Thanks for helping me mow my lawn, it looks fantastic! With my leg being broken it's just been horrible."
Joey- "No Problem."
Wow! Joey probably feels good inside....but his Friend just made an effort to say Thanks and gave a nice compliment....and Joey could have expanded those good feelings to words and also made his friend feel even better. But he messed that one up big-time. How?
Here's an alternate response from Joey-
"Hey Friend, I really appreciate that. THANK YOU. I enjoyed helping you out"
That's basically it...very simple and to the point. The thing is that we live in a fast paced society where giving compliments don't seem to come too often...or so we think. It's in those brief moments that actually can and do happen often when someone says, for example, "Thank you. I am glad you handled that issue for me, you did awesome." that we can step it up and make notice of that compliment. The other person took an effort to say it so we might as well point it out.
We can keep saying "NO PROBLEM" or we can start today by taking it to the next level and give back a compliment or appreciation for the compliment just received. It may help to start a great conversation and deepen your relationship.
Try it today and let me know how it goes!
Wishing you all the Best!
-Joey
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What great advice. I think we've all been guilty of this at one time or another. I'm going to pay attention now. Thanks.
I don't say "no problem. I sometimes say "you bet" which is no better. It depends on our moods sometimes which is of course not thinking of others only ourslelves. Good blog.
Linda- "No Problem"....just kidding! Hey, THANKS for your kind words! I hope this helps!
Gary & Melynda- You're right, there are other phrases that do just the same job and WOW!, your last sentence is very thought provoking! THANKS! I appreciate that.
Joey
It all depends on what the customs are in the area that you are in.
If I was back in NY where I grew up, "No Problem" is a perfectly good response - it's short and right on.
If someone used the alternate response they would probably just get stared at.
I prefer it when people get to the point and aren't wordy.
Marc- Thanks for your input. Where I grew up in Lehi, AZ "No Problem" is also a perfectly good response. I want to be a bit different is all and hopefully people will remember that better. Another great, short and to the point response is "You're Welcome". Thanks for your comment, we need to remember to not be wordy people.
True!
This is interesting, I cannot remember how many times I have said this. For for such great advice.
This is interesting, I cannot remember how many times I have said this. For for such great advice.
Gary~ Me too! I have done this over and over again. I have tried doing this and it certainly does have a better lingering feeling. Thanks for the comment!
Hector~ You hit it right on my friend!!
Imagine if we used what you have given us in our business! Take a compliment from a buyer or seller and instead of saying "No problem" say "Glad I could help and it pleases me that you are so happy, now imagine how happy your friends would be if you referred me to them, do you know anyone who could use my services?"
Think what that could do versus "No problem"