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In what context, I couldn't say "no worries" when people say "thank you"to me?
In what context, I couldn't say "no worries" when people say "thank you"to me?
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No worries is very casual. If in formal situation, not as good.
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No worries is very casual. If in formal situation, not as good.
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"No worries" is slightly more formal than" no problem". I wouldn't say this to the president, but its okay in daily conversation.
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