War on the Word Maybe

This is a formal declaration of war. I am trying to stamp out the overuse of the word "Maybe". The Japanese like to use it to begin almost every sentence. Of course, I am talking about adults and not my wonderful children, who don't even know the word. But the adults use it all the time. They use it frequently when they mean to say "I think". Or, sometimes when they want to soften the blow, but the answer is "no". And even occasionally in the correct context of "It's possible, but...", yet "Maybe" sounds so childish. But they mainly use it to be noncommital. And this wishy-washyness is driving me crazy. I remember asking someone if the vegetable soup on the menu was vegetarian. And the answer I got after they read the ingredients was "Maybe it has ham in it." Well, does it or doesn't it? Let's find out! Isn't it right in front of you? Aaaaarrrrrggghhhh, harumph. So, now I am at war with the word maybe. It needs to reduce it's presence and return to it's own small territory and quit trying to conquer Japan. Do you hear me "Maybe"? Will I succeed in my quest? Maybe.