If you say yes, it can be interpreted as "yes I mind" or "yes, I give you permission", if you say no, it can be interpreted as "no, I don't give you permission" or "no, I dont mind". You always end up having to clarify.

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[–] 6 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I mean, those all sound like good ways to answer. Sometimes a single word response just isn't sufficient.

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  • [–] [S] 1 point 1 year ago (1 child)

    It would be sufficient to say yes or no if people didn't insist on asking in a negative way. Why not say "can i" or "would it be okay if i" instead of asking in such a way that yes means no

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