One Way to Answer the Yes or No Question

On March 3, the chair of the Democratic National Convention, Tim Kaine, was being interviewed on a national morning television show. The discussion became spirited.

At one point, the host said, "Just answer 'yes' or 'no.'"

Kaine, also the former governor of Virginia, had a terrific response. He said, "I'm not a potted plant, so I can't answer just 'yes' or 'no.'"

While you may not want to use his exact answer, do be prepared for how you would respond to a reporter demanding a short one-word reply from you.