YES!

“Yes” is a wonderful word. It makes us happy to hear it: “Do you want to take me and the kids on a trip around the world this summer?” Yes! “Can I buy all the toys in the store?” Yes! “Do you love me the most?” Yes yes yes!

“Yes” is positive optimistic word. It lends enthusiasm and zest to conversations uplifting mood and offering encouragement. “Yes” is also anagreeable word bringing people together. “Yes we are very much on the same page.” “Yes I agree with you.” “Yes that’s exactly what I was thinking.”

No

“No” on the other hand is not such a happy word. We don’t like hearing it and neither do our spouses or children. “Can I eat something else for dinner?” No. “Can I sleep over at my friend’s house?” No. “Would you like to come shopping with me?” No.

“No” is a word of disagreement fostering distance and sometimes even animosity. “No I think you’re wrong about that.” “No that’s not a good idea.” In fact “no” is often a sour grumpy word — a word denoting negativity. It shuts people down stopping them in their tracks. “No that will never work.” “No I can’t lend you the funds.” “No don’t waste your time.”