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Ask better questions

We like to talk about topics that interest us. But to have better conversations, step out of yourself for a moment and think more about the other person.

Ask open-ended questions, starting with who, what, when, where, why or how. "What was that like?" "How did that feel?" Research shows that people who as questions tend to be better liked by their conversation partners.

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While there are plenty of situations where closed-ended questions are appropriate, couples who consistently communicate with open-ended questions, to spark โ€œbig talk,โ€ show that they have a sincere interest in their partners and want to create closeness.

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The key, however, is to ask open-ended questions . That is, ask questions that donโ€™t have a simple โ€œyes or noโ€ answer.

Itโ€™s the difference between Do you like living here? and What do you think about living here? Or the difference between Where did you...

How to ask better questions

  • Ask open-ended questions:ย they unlock more information from people
  • Ask โ€œwhyโ€ 3 times:ย  the easiest way to deepen the level of a conversation
  • Ask about specifics, not generalizations
  • Frame questions around a personโ€™s reactions to experiences...

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