It is similar to the American English "no problem". The phrase is widely used in Australian speech and represents a feeling of friendliness, good humour, optimism and "mateship" in Australian culture. The phrase has been referred to as the national motto of Australia.
No worries, perhaps the most easygoing piece of Aussie Slang, has been part of our lexicon since the 1960s. Initially a way of saying, 'I'm good,' no worries has evolved into an expression of thanks, as in 'Don't mention it!'
It's originally an Australian expression (the “you're welcome” meaning in particular). First recorded in the 1960s, the expression gained popularity in Australia's neighbor, New Zealand, and in Asian countries like Singapore and Malaysia, too.
"No worry" is generally used to signify the lack of worry, whereas "no worries" is a more idiomatic phrase that could be extended to something like "don't worry about it," and is often used when someone is being apologized to for something and instructing the person not to fret over the matter.
Perhaps, and it would be acceptable when used in an informal instance such as sitting in someone's chair or accidentally cutting someone off in friendly conversation. However, when someone has made a greater mistake or hurt feelings, the correct response should be, “Thanks for your apology.
It's commonly used as a response to, “you're welcome” or when someone says “thank you.” One contributor wrote to LSSU about the phrase and said, “if I'm not worried, I don't want anyone telling me not to worry. If I am upset, I want to discuss being upset.”
Here are six Double Negatives I'm working diligently to convert to Positives: No Problem. No Hassle. No Worries.
The first use of “no worries” goes back to a 1965 edition of Sydney's Oz magazine, according to the Oxford English dictionary.
no worries in British English
informal. an expression used to express agreement or to convey that something is proceeding or has proceeded satisfactorily; no problem.
In the USA it's common, and used as an alternative to the phrase “don't worry about it” or “no problem”. Both of them are used as a response when someone does something that may be a problem or inconvenience and you respond with “no worries” meaning “it's ok, it's not a problem so don't worry (that I am upset)”.
“How ya goin'?” is the ultimate Aussie greeting. If you're not from Australia, this mash-up of “How are you?” and “Where are you going?” might leave you a little perplexed. If it helps, think of how the Brits say “y'alright?” - it requires no detailed response. In fact, a simple “hey!” will suffice.
Most people who reply with "no problem" following an expression of gratitude intend to convey that they acted out of politeness and were not inconvenienced, and, really, no expression of thanks is needed. Sure, the term "no problem" is negative in construction, but its intended meaning isn't.
Older people tend to say “you're welcome,” younger people tend to say “no problem.” This is because for older people the act of helping or assisting someone is seen as a task that is not expected of them, but is them doing extra, so it's them saying, “I accept your thanks because I know I deserve it.”
It calls attention to the negative, the problems, the inconveniences, the good deed and, so, it swells the one getting thanked and diminishes the one thanking. It negates the gratitude by transforming into debt and apology.
Some people find the expression, particularly when employed in the service industry, to be rude, implying that a reasonable request could have been received as problematic or unwelcome. However, in the culture of younger Americans, no problem is often used as a more conversational alternative to you're welcome.
What is the response to the term "no worries"? “No worries” = “not a problem”/”I am not upset or angry”. “Thank you" would be a good response.
It is considered impolite to ask a direct question about a person's salary or wealth. Inquiring about someone's weight or age is also highly inappropriate in many situations. Spitting in public is rude. If there is a line for something, always queue and wait for your turn.
Too easy means something along the lines of that is easy to do and no problem (also known as no wakkas!). Example: After ordering a coffee, the waiter tells you that it is “too easy”.
Chookas: Means “Break a leg” or “all the best”. Used to wish a performer good luck. For example, “Chookas for the big night!”
It's "good evening", or the non-time specific "g'day". Contributor's comments: I grew up in Brisbane, and have never, heard 'Goodnight' as a greeting.
(/ˈkuːiː/) is a shout originated in Australia to attract attention, find missing people, or indicate one's own location.