Consensually Understanding

 
there is more to language
than the literal

the word “yes”
is on a spectrum

pay attention to

nuances
facial expression
body language

was their “yes”
shouted with enthusiasm
or reluctantly whispered

were there qualifiers
like “absolutely!”
or “mmm …i guess so”

there is more to language
than the literal

the word “no”
is on a spectrum

pay attention to

nuances
facial expression
body language

was their “no”
shouted with violence
or with quiet resignation

were there qualifiers
like “never!”
or “not this time”

there is more to
understanding than
the literal

pay attention

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