Why is it that people are so ready to say this word more than anything else.
For example: When quizzing each other for an up coming test, if the quizee gets the answer even minutely wrong, the quizzer is eager to jump on the "NO" to allow himself to correct the other.
And for this example, I include myself in the complaint. I'm very quick to jump on the "No" button myself. I believe this is a power struggle. The power gained by saying the simple word "No" allows for a quick shut down of any attempt of another climbing the ladder of command. Of course this is only in the mind of the one that says no.
To the other it can either be taken as what it means: a clear indication of who has more power in the situation, or it can be taken very lightly or possibly even as nothing at all.
The point of this is that the word "no" can be put to limited use. In the earlier situation, the word no could be avoided by saying, "Close" or "Almost." In many situations the word "No" can be very easily replaced to create a much better, polite sounding, and even a more positive scenario. I'm sure many of us have learned about positive reinforcement, or some type of encouraging, to help the development of others.
It seems like society can be bettered so easily and in so many ways. But there is no way in which it can be implemented.
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