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A Court Reporter’s Perspective – Clearing Up the “Uh-huh” vs. “Huh-uh” Confusion in Transcripts

Attorneys often tell witnesses, “Please answer with ‘yes’ or ‘no’ because the court reporter can’t type ‘uh-huh.’” But the truth is, we can—and do—capture every utterance phonetically. The real issue arises when interpreting these sounds on paper. A simple solution? State upfront: “‘Uh-huh’ means yes; ‘huh-uh’ means no.” This small clarification eliminates later confusion and ensures a clear, undisputed record for all.

Quirky Quaverly Causes Commotion

Quaverly Rothenberg, a City Councilor from Northampton, Massachusetts, has long positioned herself as a progressive voice in local government—but outside of City Hall, she’s made a name for herself in an entirely different and controversial domain: the court reporting world. Recently, Rothenberg didn’t make headlines—but she did raise suspicions—not for her political activity, but forContinue reading “Quirky Quaverly Causes Commotion”