BRAD TRANSLATOR · ON FILE

What does “We’ll see” mean?

“We’ll see.” A real maybe, or a polite no?

What it most likely means

They don't know yet. It's a real maybe. You can ask what would help them decide.

What six different Brads heard

Everyone has a Brad: the anxious little security guard in your head. Six of them read “We'll see.” and every one of them is sure. None of them have evidence.

  • The Archivist · Division of Evidence'We'll see.' Brad has heard this from parents. He knows what it means.
  • The Proofreader · Division of Outgoing MessagesWe pitched it wrong. Brad has the better version now. Too late.
  • The Volume Officer · Division of DimmingWe wanted it too much. People can tell.
  • The Fire Marshal · Division of ExitsWe'll see means they've already seen. And left.
  • Customer Service · Division of Keeping Everyone HappyThey don't want to say no to our face. Brad has withdrawn the request.
  • The Forecaster · Division of Worst-Case WeatherWe'll see. Cloud cover: total.

Calm replies you can send

Okay! Let me know when you know.

Fair. What would make it a yes?

maybe yes!!

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