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[Pet Peeve]People who say 'uh huh' instead of You're Welcome

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by Xerobull, Nov 13, 2007.

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  1. Xerobull

    Xerobull ...and I'm all out of bubblegum

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    This drives me nuts! :mad:

    I was taught that when someone says 'thank you' you say 'you're welcome'. My two-year-old already grasps this concept. And when someone says 'excuse me' trying to get by you or walking in front of you, you say 'excuse me' as well.

    So many people these days just say 'uh-huh' in these situations, and I find it extremely rude. It's like instead of reciprocating the politeness, they are doing you a favor.

    Anyone else notice this?
     
    #1 Xerobull, Nov 13, 2007
  2. macalu

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    uh huh.
     
    #2 macalu, Nov 13, 2007
  3. dntrwl

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    I do "Mhmm, no problem" a lot, and don't think it's rude at all!
     
    #3 dntrwl, Nov 13, 2007
  4. Rocket River

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    at least they say something . . . right?

    Rocket River
     
    #4 Rocket River, Nov 13, 2007
  5. bladeage

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    I also say "no problem" or every once in a while I say "yeah"
     
    #5 bladeage, Nov 13, 2007
  6. meggoleggo

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    I don't think it's a sign of rudeness. It's more along the lines of an extremely shortened version of "sure, no problem" or "yeah, no problem" they just say uh-huh instead.
     
    #6 meggoleggo, Nov 13, 2007
  7. London'sBurning

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    <object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/FPxY8lpYAUM&rel=1"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/FPxY8lpYAUM&rel=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object>
     
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  8. halfbreed

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    Similarly, there are two types of responses to "have a nice day."

    Some people reciprocate and say something along the lines of "you, too" or "have a nice day."

    Some people just say "thanks."
     
    #8 halfbreed, Nov 13, 2007
  9. RocketMan Tex

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    I either say "you're welcome" or "no problem".

    I only say "uh huh" when I'm saying "yes" to a yes/no question.
     
    #9 RocketMan Tex, Nov 13, 2007
  10. Apollo Creed

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    ahahah the best part about that is those clips are only from 13 episodes...
     
    #10 Apollo Creed, Nov 13, 2007
  11. KingCheetah

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    I say "sure" sometimes.
     
    #11 KingCheetah, Nov 13, 2007
  12. Lady_Di

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    some people are just lazy.
     
    #12 Lady_Di, Nov 13, 2007
  13. zoork34

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    "youre welcome" has three syllables. "uh huh" has two. "yeah" and "sure" have one.

    "youre welcome" is clearly the inferior reply.



    Also, if someone says "Excuse me" when they are walking in front of you (while perusing the cereal isle at the grocery store or something), technically you ARE doing them a favor by letting them by you and not beating their face in.
     
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  14. The Hunted

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    Well if you are saying thank you then they are doing you a favor, right?
     
    #14 The Hunted, Nov 13, 2007
  15. RunninRaven

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    This has always bothered me as well. I'm glad I'm not the only one. I too say "You're welcome" or "No Problem."
     
    #15 RunninRaven, Nov 13, 2007
  16. Yaozer

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    I've heard some guys say "you got it!" after a thanks... quite weird.

    When I was younger I saw this guy open the door for an elderly woman and she said thanks and the guy says "yes ma'am!" That confused the heck out of me.

    I'm gonna start saying "yeyuhh!" after a thanks from now.
     
    #16 Yaozer, Nov 13, 2007
  17. glad_ken

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    It bothers me when i say hello, good morning, or hi to someone and they don't say anything back. I simple nod or smile would be ok, but some people don't even do that.
     
    #17 glad_ken, Nov 13, 2007
  18. ROXRAN

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    Yesterday,...this lady allowed me into the lane (driving in a car),...and the missy manners honked at me just because I didn't "wave" at her!?!...Most of the time, I do, but I didn't know it was on the level of a misdemeanor or something...
     
    #18 ROXRAN, Nov 13, 2007
  19. WildSweet&Cool

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    There are about 4 people in my office that won't even acknowledge a "hello".

    Example: "Hey, Lisa. How ya doin?"
    Lisa: " &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; "

    That's the worst. Would it kill ya to just say 'hi' ?
     
    #19 WildSweet&Cool, Nov 13, 2007
  20. wakkoman

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    If you know what they mean, then what's the big deal?
     
    #20 wakkoman, Nov 13, 2007
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