Why “No Problem” Can Seem Rude: Phatic Expressions

Why it was recommended

Tom Scott has an excellent video that addresses this very issue.

Strong recommendationgsk22 · Original2021-05

What it covers

Tom Scott explains phatic expressions such as hello, thank you and how are you, which carry social meaning rather than information, and why replies like no problem can seem. It is for a general viewer who does not plan to take a prerequisite first.

Video details

Channel

Tom Scott

Length

3 min 51 sec

Year

2019

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