Do you think life would be more exciting if you said yes to more things?

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Do you have the habit of saying "yes" more...for instance..When you are asked “Do you manipulate your colors?” and you answer “Yes” you create an entirely different situation than when you start explaining why you do what you do. When you say “yes”, you state the facts and nothing but the facts: “Yes, I do manipulate my colors.” Although the person asking the question may not like your answer, it is difficult to question this answer without questioning your personal integrity. When you do explain why you do what you do, you are in effect trying to legitimate your actions. In that case, three things need to be explained. First, trying to legitimate your actions implies that you know they may not be perceived as legitimate. Second, you are leaving it up to the person asking the question to decide whether to believe you or not. Third, you are opening the door for a lengthy discussion because the person asking the question now has the option of taking apart your answer point by point.