yes means maybe. but maybe is just a longer no.
these are just some of the ways my friend luke says no without actually saying that word:
- maybe
- we’ll see
- i’ll consider it
- i’ll think about it
- perhaps
- later
- possibly
- another day/time
- probably
- probably not
- i may be hanging with my brother
- i have to paint the bathroom
- i have to paint a second coat
- i might not have the car
- not today
- not sure
- mayhaps (“it is twice as likely that I will or will not come through with what you ask of me.” - luke. it’s actually just twice as likely that he won’t.)
- i’m sick
- i have a chiro appointment
- i don’t want to come downtown
- i have plans with mark (or another friend)
please note: he never says he’s washing his hair.
