Let's say I ask someone whether they have classes starting at three o'clock.
Me - "You don't have classes till three o'clock?"
Them - "Nope."
Is "no" correct in this case whereby this person answers in confirmation that his classes do start at three.
Also, what if someone were to ask me the same question but instead I didn't have classes starting at three o'clock.
Them - "You don't have classes till three o'clock?"
Me - "Yes."
It's seems like this question and a question like the one below have the same structure and thus, one would assume answers to both have the same meaning since they both used "yes". Instead the one below is confirming I do love them and the answer above in my opinion is denying I have classes starting at three.
Them - "You don't love me?"
Me - "Yes, yes I do."
Would very much appreciate if someone offered some insight into this for me. Thanks!
Me - "You don't have classes till three o'clock?"
Them - "Nope."
Is "no" correct in this case whereby this person answers in confirmation that his classes do start at three.
Also, what if someone were to ask me the same question but instead I didn't have classes starting at three o'clock.
Them - "You don't have classes till three o'clock?"
Me - "Yes."
It's seems like this question and a question like the one below have the same structure and thus, one would assume answers to both have the same meaning since they both used "yes". Instead the one below is confirming I do love them and the answer above in my opinion is denying I have classes starting at three.
Them - "You don't love me?"
Me - "Yes, yes I do."
Would very much appreciate if someone offered some insight into this for me. Thanks!
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