| title | description | publishDate |
|---|---|---|
Would You Mind? |
Negative confirmation questions can be confusing. Use clear language, even if overly polite, for better understanding in communication. |
2020-09-09 |
"Would you mind opening the door?" — asks a walking box
"Yeah. I mean, no... Yes, I will open the door and no, I don't mind doing it" — I stammer back an a panic as the box waddles past — indifferent to my struggle
I hate negative confirmation questions I feel like it creates two jobs:
- Open the door
- Solve this verbal riddle
Who's happy with this? I'm not The walking box doesn't seem bothered
I can't deal So I say obnoxious shit like "could I trouble you to hold the door?" — which feels like an assault of unnecessary politeness But folks know how to answer concisely And I like that
💬 chan
What's something you do that's shrouded in awkward intentionality?