In some ways it seems manipulative. Sometimes it is indeed a yes or no question, but most people know that certain answers require further explanation. It gives off the impression that you don’t wanna hear someone’s side of the story/debate. Sometimes “yes, but” or “no, but” is warranted.
I’ve only used and heard this phrase used when it’s a simple matter of yes or no and no other input is warranted at all.
“Are you hungry?” “Are you cold?” “Do you wanna go home?” “Am I lined up?” “Did they win?” “Is it ready?”
None of these need more than a yes or a no as a response. Nobody needs to hear your whole life story just because they asked if you were comfortable in the chair you’re sitting in. It was a yes or no question.
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You can not be hungry and still want to eat something. Or not be hungry now, but you know you probably soon will be.
It happens you are not cold enough to say you are cold, but not entirely comfortable either
Did you miss the part where I said “story/debate?” None of the questions you put fit that description. I even mentioned that there are some questions that do indeed only need a yes or no.
And I like how when I keep the same energy as you do I get downvoted. How soft lmao.