There has to be a better answer than "No Problem"!

by Frustrated
(California)

Perhaps I was raised by a mother and family that is outdated in their thinking on polite speech; nevertheless I find myself sticking true to many of the standards set by my mother when addressing, responding or simply conversing with another person.

In a world where it is commonplace to respond with "yeah" and "sure thing" I have found myself adapting. HOWEVER I find much frustration in the phrase "no problem" and "not a problem". I currently have an employee, a young employee, who responds either "no problem" or "not a problem" to nearly all things said to and asked of her and one of these days I'm worried I'm going to respond "Good I'm glad it's not a problem" - to which I have to admit is spoken each time privately in my mind.

I find the response rude and disrespectful. The icing to this insolence cake was an email response I received from a vendor (whom is soliciting my business, though I do not have intention with to do business) today when I denied an appointment time he requested. Am I crazy? Or have I become a stuffy, too-traditional bitty?