... if you ask for example: "Do you like this music?" and you get as an answer: "Yes" instead of "Yes, I do", or "No", instead of "No, I don't"? I mean, do you think it is necessary to say "Yes, I do"? Is it rude to say just "Yes". How does the difference FEEL to a native speaker (which obviously, I am not).
2006-06-05 15:14:21 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
I don't mean answers here at YA. I mean in ordinary life.
2006-06-05 17:41:11 · update #1
I do feel that an answer like 'Yes' or 'No', if spoken by a native speaker, seems to imply 'I'm not very interested in your question and am just answering because I'm required to'. I wouldn't ask any follow-up questions. I'd assume that the person doesn't want to talk about it.
I can't explain why I would feel that way, but it's true.
2006-06-09 08:42:52 · answer #1 · answered by XYZ 7 · 6⤊ 0⤋
try asking a question that can't be answered by a simple yes or no. Instead of "do you like this music?" try asking "what music do you like?" Some people don't realize that you want them to go on about something if you just asked them a simple "do you or do you not" type of question. So just think about how you word the question next time. Nobody will answer a "What, who, where, why, or how" question with a yes or no.
2006-06-05 18:22:30 · answer #2 · answered by Jenn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A plain "yes" or "no" adequetly answers the question and nothing further is needed. An explanation, however, would be nice such as "yes I like the rhythm and counter melody". Saying "yes I do" is a bit redundant.
2006-06-05 15:21:32 · answer #3 · answered by smgray99 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good one, to others saying "Yes I do" instead of just yes shows that they are paying more attention to who is asking the question and if you just say "Yes", he might be half asleep, the same thing goes for "No" and "No I don't"
When I say "he may be half asleep", I mean he isn't paying much attention to who he is talking to.
2006-06-06 10:50:31 · answer #4 · answered by Nickname 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think it would be better to answer yes or no,them describe what sort of music one prefers or dislikes and who their favorite artist is.,though i do not think it is rude as much as they may gaming for points.
2006-06-05 15:23:48 · answer #5 · answered by deerwoman777 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it wouldn't feel rude to me, but might prompt me to ask more questions, especially if the answer was no.
2006-06-05 15:20:49 · answer #6 · answered by Oghma Gem 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Excellent question! I'll think about it and get back to you.
2006-06-05 17:06:04 · answer #7 · answered by drshorty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no difference you silly poopee.
2006-06-07 12:22:44 · answer #8 · answered by bubble_razor#4 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your a gay lover
2006-06-08 07:22:57 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋