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Say "yes" in 0.1 seconds: speed matters more than a loud voice ⚡

A fluffy penguin quickly raising one flipper next to a small stopwatch
The Rule

It seems you should say "yes" within 0.1 seconds when someone asks you something.

The Pause

If there is a strange pause like "...uh, yes," people may think, "Does this person really want to do it?"

Speed Wins

Speed is more important than how loud your voice is.

⚡ TRY IT
The 0.1 second "Yes!" test
Press start. When I ask you something, tap "Yes!" fast. Hmm… 🤔 Can you help me carry this?! Wait! I have not asked yet. 😅 OK, thank you!
The captain penguin will ask you at a random moment.
0.00sec
🥇 Perfect! "I can leave it to you!"
0.00sec
🙂 Good! A little faster and it is perfect.
0.00sec
😶 "…uh, yes?" The captain looks a little worried.
🙈 Too early! Listen first, then answer fast.
Fast Yes

Just by answering "Yes!" right away, the person who asked feels safe: "I can leave it to this person."

At School Too

For example, at a language school, a fast "Yes!" to the teacher may change how the teacher sees you.

📚 I learned this from the Japanese blog "Panda no Ondo".
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