of course = you're welcome

[Mnemon]

a. Thank you so much for helping.
b. Of course.


Could "of course" be used instead of "you're welcome" in conversation?

 

[SoothingDave]

Some people bristle at anything other than the proper "you're welcome" response, but other words are used, from "no problem," to "it's nothing" to "no worries."

 

[Rover_KE]

Could "Of course" be used instead of "You're welcome" in conversation?

I've heard it used, but only in the USA.

Also, an American gentleman once held a door open for me at the gift shop of Yosemite National Park. In response to my 'Thank you', he said 'Certainly'.

 

[probus]

"Of course" is pretty common in Canada. "No worries" seems to be making inroads lately. I believe that originated in Australia.

 

[5jj]

Some people bristle at anything other than the proper "you're welcome" response,

I'm bristling more and more these days.

"Sure" is a great bristler for me.