nomaam Respectful answer Reply from Sgt. Friday Reply from Joe Friday Refusal with a contraction Genteel rejection Dude ranch demurral Courteous refusal to a woman Courteous denial Complete opposite of "Yes, sir" "Sorry, milady" Polite refusal to a lady Polite turndown Polite denial Courteous rejection to a woman Frequent Sgt. Friday rejoinder Miss dismissal Respectful refusal Polite response Polite reply