Man Advises Using Warmer Responses Than 'No Problem' When Thanked at Work
Ritesh Giri sparked an online discussion urging professionals to avoid saying "no problem" when thanked at work, as it may unintentionally downplay the effort involved. He suggests using warmer responses like "happy to help" or "my pleasure" to acknowledge contributions sincerely. Giri clarified that he encourages continued support among colleagues but emphasizes making efforts feel valued to improve workplace communication and professional boundaries.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (54/100). Lens Score 32/100.
Outlets measured: ndtv, hindustantimes. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (52–55/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
hindustantimes broke this story on 25 Jul, 12:46 pm. Other outlets followed.