sure
The WORST response to a "Yes" or "No" question.
The response you give when you don't 100% want to say "Yes" but also don't want to say "No". "Sure" is the answer you use when on the fence about something, but is not an acceptable response to Y/N questions.
The response you give when you don't 100% want to say "Yes" but also don't want to say "No". "Sure" is the answer you use when on the fence about something, but is not an acceptable response to Y/N questions.
Phil: Do you want to go to the movies?
Sarah: Sure
Phil: (pause) Is that a "Yes" or "No"?
Sarah: Sure, I will go to the movies.
Phil: But I asked if you WANTED to go to the movies.
Sarah: And I said sure.
Phil: (leaves)
Sarah: Sure
Phil: (pause) Is that a "Yes" or "No"?
Sarah: Sure, I will go to the movies.
Phil: But I asked if you WANTED to go to the movies.
Sarah: And I said sure.
Phil: (leaves)
sure by melissuhann July 20, 2014
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