When conversing over a sound-powered telephone circuit, the words "yes" and "no" should be avoided. What are appropriate substitutes?

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"Yes" should be substituted by "affirmative" or suitable equivalent. "No" should be substituted by "negative" or equivalent.

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"Yes" should be substituted by "OK" or suitable equivalent. "No" should be substituted by "nope" or equivalent.

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"Yes" should be substituted by "yessiree" or suitable equivalent. "No" should be substituted by "nosiree" or equivalent.

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"Yes" should be substituted by "yeah" or suitable equivalent. "No" should be substituted by "nah" or equivalent.

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