mexican yes
A 'yes' or positive response to a question that does not warrant a 'yes' or 'no' response.
A quick 'yes' to an inquiry to avoid a negative reaction to the actual answer.
Usually used when the actual truth will result in the person asking the question becoming angry or frustrated with the answer, so the positive response (though a lie) is used to keep the person happy or at least neutral.
A quick 'yes' to an inquiry to avoid a negative reaction to the actual answer.
Usually used when the actual truth will result in the person asking the question becoming angry or frustrated with the answer, so the positive response (though a lie) is used to keep the person happy or at least neutral.
Q:"Juan, when are those parts going to show up for this project? We really need to get this done quickly."
A:"Yes!" (Truth: wont be here in time for deadline, so using a mexican yes to keep asker happy)
A:"Yes!" (Truth: wont be here in time for deadline, so using a mexican yes to keep asker happy)