Can you answer a question with sure?
If asked a question that would warrant a “yes “ or “no” answer saying sure could be seen as being rude. Usually it means the person didn’t understand the question and instead of asking for clarity or for the question to be repeated they would say “sure”.
What does it mean when someone responds with sure?
The meaning of a reply (whether it be verbal or written) of “sure” when a request has been made is very clear. It means the party giving the reply of sure would actually rather say no but can not think of a good reason WHY they said no.
Is it sure said to sarcastic?
When someone asks you a question and you answer “sure” without any inflection, you are actually saying “Whatever– I don’t know and I don’t care.” “Sure” is also frequently used sarcastically. When used flat, without any inflection, “sure” is not an answer to a question, it is neither yes nor no.
What can I say instead of sure?
sure
- assured,
- certain,
- clear,
- cocksure,
- confident,
- doubtless,
- implicit,
- positive,
Is sure formal or informal?
Now, when the word sure is used as an adverb, it has the same meaning as surely. However, this can only be used in informal situations. For example: This soup sure is good!
What are the signs of a passive-aggressive person?
Major signs of passive-aggressive behavior include:
- Always arriving late.
- Sulking.
- Sullenness.
- Procrastination.
- Intentional inefficiency.
- Stubbornness.
- “Forgetting” to do something.
- Avoiding people when they’re upset with them.
How do you send a passive-aggressive text?
If someone in your life is being passive aggressive, here are some examples of texts you can send.
- “I hear what you’re saying, and I apologize if my actions made you feel that way. That wasn’t my intention.
- “I’m feeling hurt by what’s happening right now.”
- “I think I misunderstood something.
Does sure mean yes?
The most passive-aggressive affirmative phrase is a thumbs up to your face, and a jerkoff motion behind your back. When someone asks you to perform a task, there are many ways to say yes. Sure is used as “yes,” though it never means “yes.” Sure is a thumbs up to your face, and a jerkoff motion behind your back.