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Asking sensitive questions can help build stronger relationships. However, we should know how to seek useful information while minimising the discomfort we feel.
We often avoid asking questions that feel too sensitive or personal. But, when negotiating a salary or finding a place to stay, knowing how much a coworker earns or how much a friend pays in rent can be very useful.
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Research points out that people avoid asking sensitive questions out of fear that they would offend the other party. But when they finally did ask sensitive questions, most people were far less offended than expected.
Moreover, asking personal questions also triggered meaningful conversations that fostered stronger relationships.
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