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Saying "it's a yes or no question" is not always fair. (discuss.online)

submitted 2 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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In some ways it seems manipulative. Sometimes it is indeed a yes or no question, but most people know that certain answers require further explanation. It gives off the impression that you don’t wanna hear someone’s side of the story/debate. Sometimes “yes, but” or “no, but” is warranted.

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[–] [email protected] 21 points 2 months ago (4 children)

I've only used and heard this phrase used when it's a simple matter of yes or no and no other input is warranted at all.

"Are you hungry?" "Are you cold?" "Do you wanna go home?" "Am I lined up?" "Did they win?" "Is it ready?"

None of these need more than a yes or a no as a response. Nobody needs to hear your whole life story just because they asked if you were comfortable in the chair you're sitting in. It was a yes or no question.

[–] [email protected] -4 points 2 months ago

And I like how when I keep the same energy as you do I get downvoted. How soft lmao.

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