Is sure a rude response?

sure, pal. The most passive-aggressive affirmative phrase is a thumbs up to your face, and a jerkoff motion behind your back.
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Is sure an appropriate response?

My reasoning is that "sure" is a permissive acknowledgment that seems out of place if someone is offering you something, whereas "sure" would be an acceptable response when asking for something.
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Is sure passive aggressive?

It is a weapon of passive aggressive indifference.

Urban Dictionary, the authority of slang young speak, defines sure as, “The WORST response to a “Yes” or “No” question.
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What does it mean when someone say sure?

Adjective. sure, certain, positive, cocksure mean having no doubt or uncertainty. sure usually stresses the subjective or intuitive feeling of assurance. felt sure that I had forgotten something certain may apply to a basing of a conclusion or conviction on definite grounds or indubitable evidence.
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Is it sure said to sarcastic?

When someone asks you a question and you answer “sure” without any inflection, you are actually saying “Whatever– I don't know and I don't care.” “Sure” is also frequently used sarcastically. 1. When used flat, without any inflection, “sure” is not an answer to a question, it is neither yes nor no.
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Is sure better than yes?

Sure is used as “yes,” though it never means “yes.” Sure is a thumbs up to your face, and a jerkoff motion behind your back.
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Is sure informal?

Both sure and surely are used as intensifying adverbs with the sense “undoubtedly, certainly.” In this use, sure is generally informal and occurs mainly in speech and written representations of speech: She sure dazzled the audience with her acceptance speech.
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Is sure mean yes?

Sure is an informal way of saying `yes' or `all right.
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Is saying sure rude Reddit?

In this context. A friend asked if I wanted toast and I replied "sure". He stated that it's okay to say "sure" if someone asks something like "do you want to go to the beach" but it is somewhat rude to say "sure" if someone is offering to do something for you, like making toast.
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What can I say instead of sure?

  • Synonyms for sure. all right, alright, assuredly, certainly, clearly, definitely, doubtless, easily, forsooth, hands down, inarguably, ...
  • Words Related to sure. conceivably, likely, perhaps, possibly, probably. obviously, unmistakably.
  • Phrases Synonymous with sure. by all means, by all odds, damn well, for certain, for sure.
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What does SURE WHY NOT MEAN?

used for making a suggestion: If you're so unhappy, why not leave? why not. Why not is also used for expressing agreement: "Do you want Italian food tonight?" "Sure, why not."
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What is the difference between OK and sure?

@0828wnsgur Sure: confident in what one thinks or knows ; having no doubt that one is right. Example : I'm sure I've seen that dress before. Ok: used to express assent, agreement, or acceptance. Example : OK, I'll pass on your message.
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How do you respond to sure in an email?

I would say "Yes, please". Even sometimes "Yes, please. Thanks!" Using "sure" makes me feel that others might think I take their help for granted. - Thank you so much!
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Is sure professional?

Sure thing is quite casual. If you are fairly new to your particular work setting, it might be good to pay attention to how others talk to your boss, especially those similar to you in terms of tenure and status on the job. Just an opinion. Thank you for your kind advice!
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Is are you sure a question?

“Are you sure?” Built into the question is a lack of trust, glibness, superficial concern with accuracy over meaning, and honestly, a bit of disdain. It's a superficial question. It's the kind of question that is asked out of (bad) habit and does nothing to really add value other than adding stress.
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Is it rude to say what?

It's not impolite, but it's best to use this with people you know. With people you don't know, or people you have a formal relationship with, like your boss, there are more polite phrases you can use. But to start, let's talk about 'what? '.
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Is Sure Thing polite?

Interjection. (informal) A polite reply to thank you. "Thanks a lot for your help." / "Sure thing!" An affirmative reply; yes; certainly.
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What kind of word is sure?

Sure can be an adjective or an interjection - Word Type.
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Where did the phrase for sure come from?

"For sure" is probably the German, "sicher" which can start a sentence in agreement to a proposition by another speaker. A British-English speaker would say "Yes, but ..."
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Is it rude to say noted?

Noted is incorrect regardless of context. By its very brevity, it IS rude. It is used by people who think they are being “hip” or sounding uber-professional, when in fact they are in effect dismissing the other person.
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Are you sure meaning in English?

Are you sure that this is the right decision for you? If your friend is trying to make a decision in his/her life you can ask questions like “Are you sure” to help them express certainty. Your friend can respond with something like: Yes, I am sure.
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Is saying alright rude?

Alright seems to carry just a slight bit more respect since it is not considered "slang" like okay is.
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What do you call someone who says yes to everything?

Definition of yes-man

: a person who agrees with everything that is said especially : one who endorses or supports without criticism every opinion or proposal of an associate or superior.
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