Because you anglo-germans are teached to avoid direct talk and you/them are following that very north american style because of corporate ownerships and influence of TV/movie.
Sorry, you didn’t make your point 
But did you see how much easier, faster and precise that short word was?
But seriously? From my point of view why is a legit question in all situations where original text is too wide without any clear purpose, and actual comment or question depends on what is the main reason/goal/purpose, aka. why.
And I’m dead serious about that small talk aspect. It is from USA and I’m not sure if canadiens are as big users of small talk than people behind southern border.