There’s a common malfunction that occurs when well-intentioned people open their mouths to say no: The word “yes” tumbles out instead. We’ve all been there, says Vanessa Bohns, department chair and ...

There’s an old Jim Carrey film called "Yes Man." The premise is simple: Jim Carrey says yes to literally everyone and everything. As you can imagine, the results are a bit of a mixed bag. "Yes Man" ...