Umm.., Yes, No, and Maybe.
This term is the most annoying. It's when no answer given but just an extension of the wait we have to endure. It's when one is forced to wait for the true answer.
The way people express this term varies, from "Your visa is still pending." to "Umm.. you know what, I'll tell you tomorrow" .
Yes.
This one can be tricky. It could be greatest three alphabet you will ever want to hear, or the worse. But in most cases, it brings the biggest joy out of the four terms or at least is the commonly positive outcome you'd wish to hear on BIG questions. Unless the questions is "Am I going to die?", then you're screwed.
No.
No, could be the most horrible thing the English language had to uncover to us all. Widely used as a form of rejection or denial and brings the negative slap-in-the-face to everyone. Though it might be a word you seek when you're facing a terrible illness or bankruptcy but in most cases, hearing NO will shatter you.
Maybe.
This is a weird one. This is when the person is one the fence and is unable to pick a side. It gives a glimpse of hope but still leaves a subtle feeling that it's not gonna happen. Mainly used by procrastinators to postpone whatever it is they want to do. Also used in different ways like "I'll think about it." or "We'll see."
So yeah. Be careful on what you decide for others, as it may very well alter their outcome in the future.
