Q. Ms. Jones, have you ever given a deposition before?
A. No.
Q. Just to give you the rules, we have a court reporter here who is taking down everything we say, so it's important that we speak in words. Do not nod or shake your head and do not use "uh-huh" or "huh-uh," okay?
A. (Witness nods head).
Q. Ma'am, I need you to answer audibly, okay?
A. Uh-huh.
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