So the rule is actually "yes, and..". The "and" is actually the crucial bit because if you just say "yes" without adding information the scene stalls (you alway

So the rule is actually "yes, and..". The "and" is actually the crucial bit because if you just say "yes" without adding information the scene stalls (you always want to be filling in more and more details). "No, but.." tends to be frowned on because it reboots the scene and invalidates your partners scene painting... but in a corporate context I think "no, but instead.." might be the better answer (if you have an "instead", of course). Then youre still addressing the concern by adding new info, but youre not committing prematurely Its in the same spirit because you're not invalidating the problem or concern that created the request, but youre adding new information and context that way. I like your attitude but I think saying Yes to everything can be harmful if you have info they dont have that might factor into decisions. I think no, but with an alternative, can be really productive.