|
 |
On 2/1/2012 2:10 PM, Warp wrote:
> Tom Austin<voi### [at] void net> wrote:
>> When I respond to such a question I try to make it clear what my
>> response is. Sometimes I use it to joke with another person.
>
> I suppose that if you wanted to confuse someone, you could answer
> "maybe".
>
> "Do you mind if I come in?"
> "Maybe."
> "???"
>
Actually, this is easier to understand than the simple 'yes' or 'no' answer.
Instead of trying to figure out if it is truly OK or not, you know that
there may be some problem with yo coming in.
Post a reply to this message
|
|
