Have you noticed ?

[zabado]

Has anyone else noticed that the word "yes" Isn't used much anymore ?.
While I was listening to an interview on radio 4 recently I heard the
word "Absolutely " used fourteen times ( in a three minute interview )
when the word "Yes" would have done. What is wrong with these
people. I'm "Absolutely sick of them.

[society]

How very observant of you. Why are you sick, from observing?

[B00]

Oh I dunno. Used a lot where I work.

"would you like a carrier bag?"

"yes"

Would you like a hand packing your shopping?"

"yes"

Would you like your receipt?"

"yes"

*"would you like a kick up the ar£e?"

"yes"

(* Actually ,the last one is not asked, but id dearly love to!)

What I miss, is the lack of a please or thank you!

[society]

I could just imagine you doing it too, Boo. lol

[factor-fiction]

'Yes' sounds very abrupt.
'Absolutely' takes longer to say and gives the speaker more time to think (especially if they say it slowly, pause, and then repeat it); they think it makes them sound more authoritative; it gives the impression of being a complete answer (there is nothing else to be said); and it sounds polite ( it is saying 'yes I fully agree with you').
I have tried to say it though and I just don't feel comfortable with it.

[craft1948]

I think Boo should be a customer care trainer........

[society]

She'd make a fine one too. :-)

[B00]

Have to laugh really, ive been there over 4 years and not recieved one complaint againt me! I'm agog at that too ;-)

[society]

Boo, I bet all the customers at your till are well mannered and behaved.

[gingejbee]

Have I noticed? Absolutely. I've also noticed that it is a certain "type" of person who uses it - they give off an "I'm superior" vibe.

[Francis Asis]

In soaps the word Yes is used wrongly a lot.
Question: How are you?
Answer: Yes. I'm fine.

[anotheoldgit]

/// Have you noticed ? ///

'YES'

[Dris]

Its very non committal though whereas 'Yes' is.Just the way i observe it when its used.

B00 -you didnt half give me a laugh there :)))

[brionon]

And there are No houses anymore, they are 'Properties' now !