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Conversation Questions on Yes

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What images spring to mind when you hear the word ‘yes’?

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How often do you say yes every day?

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Is it sometimes difficult to say yes?

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How often do you regret saying yes?

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When do you hope the answer is always yes?

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How many different ways are there of saying yes?

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Has anyone ever got you to say yes against your will?

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What words usually follow ‘yes’?

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Someone once said: "Yes and no are very short words to say, but we should think for some length of time before saying them." Do you agree?

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Tony Blair said: "The art of leadership is saying no, not saying yes. It is very easy to say yes." Do you agree?

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Do you like the word yes?

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Do you say yes or no more?

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How does intonation change the meaning of saying yes?

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How would life be different is the word ‘yes’ was taken out of our language?

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Do you always say yes when someone asks you for a favour?

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What was the happiest yes of your life?

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How many languages can you say yes in?

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When was the last time you screamed a big “YES!!!!” (even if it was in your head)?

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Joseph Campbell said: "The big question is whether you are going to be able to say a hearty yes to your adventure." Do you agree?

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Albert Camus said: "Charm is a way of getting the answer yes without asking a clear question." Do you agree?