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Yes or no? #1 (permalink) Thu Sep 08, 2011 10:30 am   Yes or no?
 

A: That's just about enough. I am leaving.

B: Oh, what's the matter? This doesn't interest you?

A: Oh, no. It's fascinating...

I thought A is trying to say, "Oh, yes, it does." Right? Then why is "no" used instead of "yes?"

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Yes or no? #2 (permalink) Thu Sep 08, 2011 11:05 am   Yes or no?
 

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