Dear (_____)

To whom it may concern,

When I ask you if you heard something while we are sharing leisure time or walking somewhere or simply sharing a common space in a face to face, the preferred response is a simple "yes" or "no."

If you answer "yes," I may have follow up questions for you.  If you answer "no," we will carry on about whatever business or pleasure or quietude we are on.

I do not need you to tell me "no, you are hearing things."  I know I heard something.  That's why I asked.  I am asking you if you heard it too.  I am not asking you if I heard it.  I know I heard it.  I need to know if it's from inside my brain or from the outside.

That's all.  Thank you.

Sincerely,

Sanity