Relax - accept the answer first

Have you noticed that most of us, answer a question not directly in the manner and simple language in which the inquiry is made.

My loving wife, most often answers with a question!! instead of an answer.

Usually, we answer with what we think the questioner wants to know.
For example, you are with somebody either going to a place or waiting for somebody, or about to start a project.
And the person asks you, "What is the time?" Instead of telling him the time, most often we would say, "Don't worry, we are in time." Or "Let's give this guy a few minutes more" Or "We still have some time." Or something of that kind.

 Ideally, we should  respond by actually telling what the time at that moment was: 9:15, 9:25, or 10:00 am and then comment further if need be

 I've realized that I'm very sensitive to such situations, especially when I am in a hurry or I'm preoccupied and or
Dealing with somebody whom I am not comfortable with in the first place or is intimidated by her/his demeanour or position.

I have today resolved that I am simply not going to let this expectation for everyone to be perfect (read respond to my expectation) upset me.

Simple realization on a cool Sunday morning in Mumbai