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.

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    2 months ago

    “Are you hungry?”

    You can not be hungry and still want to eat something. Or not be hungry now, but you know you probably soon will be.

    “Are you cold?”

    It happens you are not cold enough to say you are cold, but not entirely comfortable either