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"Yes"

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Dec 7 at 5:38amWeb
Show threadowenfromcanadaDec 7
Yeah, I learned pretty quick to ask A-or-B questions rather than yes-or-no questions. “Is there a light where you plugged in the cable, or is it dark?” is how I phrase a yes/no question.
Show threadscuppieDec 7
Yeah even with native English speakers I’ve had “yes” to “is the LED flashing green or red?”
Show threadknightly the SneptaurDec 7
That’s a valid response when it’s flashing both green and red. =3
Show threadCrisDec 7
Man, the intersection of different langues and cultures is so cool. Thanks for the story!
Show threadCevilia (they/she/…)Dec 7
Aw yeah! Aw hell yeah!
Show threadBjörnDec 7

My old boss who frequently traveled to China said that most Chinese are also so polite that they don’t want to embarrasse who they’re talking to. So when you ask a question like “is this the way to the train station?” they will of course also answer with “Yes!”

The uninitiated will then march on to their doom. The smarter person will stay a while longer to hear them add: “But I usually take this other way.”