The Art of Asking the Right Questions

The way you ask a question shapes the answer you receive. Instead of inviting a No, reframe your questions to encourage Yes, Maybe, or In the Future.

✔ Assume Agreement

❌ "Do you think this will work?" → ✅ "How do you see this working?"

❌ "Would you be open to discussing this?" → ✅ "When can we discuss this?"

✔ Encourage Future Possibilities

❌ "Will you join us?" → ✅ "When do you see yourself joining?"

❌ "Can you do this?" → ✅ "How soon can you do this?"

✔ Offer Choices Instead of Yes/No

❌ "Would you buy this?" → ✅ "Would you buy this now or consider it later?"

❌ "Is this something you’re interested in?" → ✅ "How interested are you in this?"

✔ Frame for Agreement

❌ "Is this a bad idea?" → ✅ "What part of this idea do you like most?"

❌ "Should we stop this project?" → ✅ "What changes would make this project work?"

The right question leads to better responses. How do you frame yours?

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