24. Ask Good Questions
We ask questions for a variety of reasons. At work, we mainly ask questions to gain a better understanding of a situation. Questions make up a large part of business communication. Learning to ask better and more focused questions enhances your communication skills, whether you are engaged in a business conversation or a conversation with your friends at a social gathering.
Performance Prompts
If you have an idea of what type information you are going to need, prepare some questions in advance.
Move on to the next question only after you are sure you have answered the previous question adequately.
Look at the situation from more than one viewpoint, and always try to keep an open mind when you ask questions.
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