Would you say "sorta" or "sort of"?

Question

Let's say you're talking to someone. That someone asks you a question. You're answer to the question is a yes and a no, so you say a word that means that. That word is sorta/sort of. Which would you say? Sorta... or Sort of? Which of the two would you normally use if you were to use either of them?

Answer 1

It depends on whether I respected the person's intelligence or not. I would use "sorta" in informal situations, or when I wanted to indicate that the intent was results would be uncertain. "Sorta, kinda..."

Answer 2

sort of  because i am educated and i know it is wrong to say sorta

Answer 3

RE: the 'kinda' vs 'kind of' question..

I say 'sort of'

Answer 4

I use sorta, but that's partially due to my impatience.

Answer 5

i use sorta more when im in a hurry

Answer 6

I use both! But most of the time I use sorta out of convenience

Answer 7

sorta

except when its a formal conversation - like when you are being judged - i say sort of

same with kina and kind of

Answer 8

Idk i sorta use them both