words that we use to answer yes or no questions that may really mean no when they sound like a yes
eventually- a nonspecific time frame for when you don't know when or, better yet, if it will ever happen.
maybe- not likely but not a flat out 'no'
might- quite likely but not wanting to fully commit by saying 'yes'
possible, possibly- could happen, but don't count on it
probable, probably- the probability is high
perhaps- a just plan flaky term...the person using it is probably uncertain of it's meaning as well
sure- a way of saying yes when you really want to answer no
this is a work in progress... the wordings i want to use are not coming to me :/
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