Caren Krutsinger Poet Free verse

I like the words you are welcome

I like the words “you’re welcome”
they used to be heard in cafes, diners, and buffets.
This phrase is rarely heard any more.

“You’re welcome” has been savagely replaced by “no problem”.
No problem sounds arrogant to me.
It feels like they did not genuinely appreciate my thank you.

It sounds like they are “one upping” me.
I sure do miss “you’re welcome”
which sounded like they appreciated my appreciation.

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Darlene De Beaulieu November 11, 2025 at 11:21 AM Hello Caren, your right. Your welcome is seldom heard. I always say thank you. I also say your welcome.. Hugs. /Darlene/ Darlene De Beaulieu November 16, 2025 at 4:23 AM Hello Cafen, I miss these words to. In the stores when i buy something and then leave the store, before i leave the store, i always say......."Have a nice day."Hugs /Darlene/ Caren Krutsinger November 15, 2025 at 11:45 PM I miss these words Darlene