Maybe

 Maybe, what a terribly disappointing word. I have grown increasingly frustrated with it over the past few weeks. Let's just sit and ponder over the word for a moment...

Maybe. It has to be the most noncommittal word ever invented. I'm convinced it was invented as a way to tip toe around someone's feelings for someone who can't just say no. What a terrible invention, if that is the case. For goodness sakes just say you don't know if you want to spend time with me, please quit saying you "might" see me later, or we could "maybe" hangout. If you have other plans, that's totally great. I'm just tired of waiting around. I think from now on, when I hear maybe... I'm going to assume no is the real answer and you just cannot own up to it.

We use this word too often, and I've noticed it is a huge part of the midwestern culture. It gives us a way to say probably not without the not. It also let's us surprise people. I'm not a big fan of surprises so surprising doesn't make the pro-maybe list. I just wish people were honest enough to just say no. I'm now trying to limit the number of times I use maybe when people ask to spend time with me. It seems a little harsh the first few times, but I'm getting used to avoiding the word and I find that people do not mind hearing no every once in awhile.


(This post is not, in any way, directed toward one person or group of people. I have just noticed it being used too much for my liking in my life as of late and would appreciate it being banned from my vocabulary. I apologize for my rants, but man it's been driving me nuts all week.)