Can and Cannot

Words used frequently here that I enjoy hearing are: can and cannot. "Can?" someone will ask when they have a question about something. "Cannot" they say when they shake their head 'no'. Much better to use another word rather than no. Also they don't easily understand or interpret trunkated words like can't, don't, won't, etc. So it is best to speak it full-out. I am a sponge here. I want to know everything and experience everything to its fullest. It is a culture bursting at the seams, at the cusp of huge change and development, the land of opportunity. It is not unlike the early days in USA, I imagine. I just can't explain my awe of the place. Cannot.