Why do young people answer "Thank You" with "But,of course"

We answered with "You are welcome."
Just a curious old timer.

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OlderSometimesWiser · F

I’ve actually never been clear on why we say “you’re welcome” and after googling it, I’m not much clearer. 🤔

JimboSaturn · 56-60, M

@OlderSometimesWiser Huh I never thought about it that way. I guess "you're welcome to thank me"?

https://english.stackexchange.com/questions/152941/where-did-the-phrase-youre-welcome-come-from

OlderSometimesWiser · F

@JimboSaturn Lol…… I read through explanations on several sites and there doesn’t seem to be a definitive or clear (to me) answer.

JimboSaturn · 56-60, M

@OlderSometimesWiser me neither.