In an attempt to raise respectful children and grandchildren, you’ve rehearsed and forced many a “you’re welcome” from their sweet mouths. Then, they grow up, go into the world, and come home one ...
The traditional response "you're welcome" is being replaced by phrases like "no problem" and "my pleasure." This shift in language reflects a generational difference in etiquette, moving from formal ...
Dear Eric: Initially, in my advancing years, I resisted younger persons’ expressions, such as " my bad” for their apologizing for making a mistake, but I finally realized language changes, that’s life ...
Dear Eric: Initially, in my advancing years, I resisted younger persons’ expressions, such as " my bad” for their apologizing for making a mistake, but I finally realized language changes, that’s life ...
Recently, I was at a farmers’ market where I bought a homemade cherry pie from a young man. When I said, “Thank you,” he handed me my pie and said, “No problem.” I didn’t think that handing him $25 ...
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