Difference between responding to "danke" with "bitte" versus "gerne"?

Question

I hear native German speakers respond to a *danke* with *bitte* as often as with *gerne*.Is there a semantic difference between the two of them? Or a usage rule behind the choice? Is one more polite than the other?

Answer 1

Hello,

"Danke" means "Thank you"

"Bitte" means "you are welcome".

"Gerne" has the same meaning.

"Bitte" and "gerne" are interchangeable.