Although it takes longer to let people have their say, smart communicators know that it’s usually time well spent.
Question Your Questions
People are notoriously bad questioners, and faulty questions stifle good communication. Eliminate bad questioning habits, and your conversations will quickly improve.
Stop It
A single bad communication habit can cause a staggering amount of trouble. Improve your conversations by identifying and eliminating bad communication habits.
Question Suggestion (Part Three): Recurring Bad Questions
Some people ask bad questions pervasively. Don’t let recurring bad questions drive you crazy. Help faulty questioners straighten out their twisted queries so both of you stay sane. Four strategies can help.
Question Suggestion (Part Two): Bad Questions
Bad questions impede understanding, sow confusion, or stifle the flow of information. Even worse, bad questions often lead to conversational escalations that dramatically increase the likelihood of relational damage. Strive to keep your bad questions from seeing the light of day, and respond appropriately when someone asks you a faulty question. Read on for strategies to assist.