If you ask questions that have yes or no answers, the conversation could stall quickly. Instead, ask questions that encourage the conversation to open up rather than close down. For example:
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Frame your questions to encourage expansive answers. For example, instead of asking,
“Is the weather hot?”
ask,
“How do you feel about this hot weather and its connection to global warming?”
Frame your questions to encourage expansive answers. For example, instead of asking,
“Is the weather hot?”
ask,
“How do you feel about this hot weather and its connection to global warming?”
Those that require more than a “yes” or “no” answer, are the best type of questions to ask if you’re looking to establish common ground.
Just be careful not to overdo your questioning. You don’t want the other person to feel like they’re being interrogated.
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