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Have you ever had a question but feared what other people thought? Or are you worried that you will not get the correct answer? You can find some tips (online) to ask clear and clear questions to help you and others understand relevant information, and find answers that are helpful to you. However, if you need more specific help, check out each section in this article.

Steps

Method 1 of 5: Part 1: Basic skills

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   Explain things you have not understood / misunderstood. Justify the question "Why don't you understand?" This explanation is not necessarily true, however, it should conceal the fact that you did not focus your attention.
   • "I'm sorry, I haven't heard clearly ..."
   • "I still don't understand that explanation yet ..."
   • "Looks like I missed something while taking notes ..."

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   Present what you already know. Speak out what you already understand about the subject. This shows that you understand a little bit about the problem and makes you appear smarter.
   • "... I understand that King Henry wants to divorce from Catholicism so he can divorce ...."
   • "... I understand that this job includes benefits ..."
   • "... I understand that the amount of substances put into the body will be distributed evenly ..."

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   Say things you don't know.
   • "... But I don't understand why that led to the formation of the Church of England."
   • "... but I don't understand if that includes oral care."
   • "... But I don't seem to know why we did that."

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   Show confidence. You want to show that you are smart and have paid the most attention, however, there is only little problem in exchanging information.

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   Reasonable response. If they answer and say it was well stated, have a response ready to make yourself seem smarter.
   • "I'm sorry. I thought you said something completely different and didn't sound right. I don't want to be rude and think you're wrong. It's my fault, I'm sorry." Et cetera...

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   The realm is as clear as possible. When you speak, use standard language with the right words and correct grammar. You should try your best. This will be very helpful in making you and your question seem smarter. advertisement

Method 2 of 5: Part 2: Adjust to suit the situation

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   Ask questions in an interview. When you ask questions of your employer, you'll want to show that you've thought through your way of doing things and your effectiveness in the position. Show them that you are in tune with your company's values ​​and policies. You might ask questions like:
   • "Can you describe a typical week in this position?"
   • "What opportunities will I have for growth and promotion?"
   • "How does the company manage its employees?"

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   Ask questions of candidates. When asking questions of a candidate, look for indications of what kind of employee they will be. Avoid asking too common and rigid questions as you will get pre-written answers instead of truthfulness - which will become more obvious if you ask more unique questions. For example:
   • "What jobs would you not like to do in this position?" This question will show the candidate's weaknesses.
   • "How do you think this job will change in 5 years? 10 years from now?" This question will show how they respond to change and foresight.
   • "When are you allowed to break the rules?" This question will evaluate their professional ethics, as well as whether they are able to adapt to complex situations or remain rigid.

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   Ask questions online. People will be more likely to answer questions on your internet if they are the right questions. No one wants to answer the things you can find on your own within two minutes thanks to Google (or wikiHow). For a better chance of getting a question answered by others, read the sections below. Keep trying hard:
   • Find out first. Do your own research to answer your question.
   • Keep calm. Anger or confusion and showing them in question will make people ignore or make fun of you.
   • Use correct grammar and spelling. That will show that you are serious and expect a serious answer. If you aren't sure about spelling or grammar, try typing into Word or Google Docs for a quick check.

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   Ask questions during the meeting. Questions in a meeting can vary widely, depending on your job and role. If the previous and next sections didn't help you, you can try the following basic ideas:
   • Ask questions that expand the topic and solve problems. Ask questions about whether this meeting is on track. Find out how the topic of this meeting relates to the issue facing the company.
   • Straight to the problem. Don't ramble. That will make people lose interest and look down on you.
   • Look to the future. Ask questions about how the company must adapt in the future and what challenges must be overcome to succeed.
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Method 3 of 5: Part 3: Complete the question

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   Right to the point. The most important thing when asking a smart question is: get enough information to ask, know what you're about to say, and don't ask dumb questions. Generally speaking, no question is dumb, but if you can find the answer yourself through Google and still ask, then that's silly. Learn how to perfect questions before asking others to answer them.

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   Consider your purpose. You need to decide what your question is for. What will the answer help you achieve? This can come in handy when you need to decide what information you need from the person asked. The more you understand what you need, the smarter your question will be and the more you will appear.

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   Compare things you already know and don't know. Before asking, think about what you already know and don't know about the topic. Do you have a lot of information, or just need some small details? Are you completely confused about this topic? The more information you know about that topic, the smarter your question will be.

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   Find confusing spots. Examine what you already know and what you don't understand. Are you sure what you already know? Often times what we thought we knew would create questions that were difficult to answer, because the initial information was inherently inaccurate. If possible, it's best to get to the basics first.

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   See the problem from many sides. Your question can be answered by looking at the problem from many different directions. A new approach can help you see the spots you didn't see before so your problem can be solved.

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   Find out first. If you still have a lot of questions and have the opportunity, do your own research before asking someone else. Having a lot of information before asking questions is the most important part of asking a question intelligently. Your understanding of that matter will be shown as you present.

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   Decide what information you need. Once you've done your research, you will know more about what you need. Consider that, and if possible, write it down so you don't forget anything when you're ready to ask questions.

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   Find the right person to ask. Another important factor when it comes to asking smart questions is making sure you're asking the right people. Knowing the problem will help you prepare better, but in certain situations you may still want to make sure you ask the right person (if you plan to go to a particular department / office, or relying on an unknown person). advertisement

Method 4 of 5: Part 4: Formulating questions

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   Use correct grammar. When asking questions, use correct grammar as well as phonetics. Speak clearly and clearly. Not only will this make you seem smarter, it also ensures that the person being asked understands you and what you want to know.

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   Use the right words. Always try to be specific and use the right words. Don't use exaggerated language and be sure to ask exactly what you need to know. For example, don't ask an entrepreneur if they need a job if you're only interested in a certain job position. Likewise, don't ask if they have any vacancies, instead ask if the position you like is in need of someone.

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   Ask politely and eliciting questions. You're looking for information to add to what you don't know, and they are the ones that have the answers, so be polite. In case you are not satisfied with the answer, or it does not match what you are asking, gently ask how they know this information. Asking more general things will create a shortcut to the information you need, so you will find a tool to answer your question yourself from now on.

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   Simply ask. Don't ramble or explain more than others need to know to answer your question. The additional information can be distracting and cause you to get a completely different answer you expected - if the person you ask misunderstands your purpose.
   • For example, don't tell your doctor about your whole day talking about your health. They don't care that you got on the bus late this morning. What they need to know is that you ate a different breakfast every day and now you have a stomach ache.

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   Use open or closed questions. Depending on the situation, you may want to use open-ended or closed-ended questions. When you want a specific answer that is either "yes" or "no", ask closed questions. When you need as much information as possible, use open-ended questions.
   • Open-ended questions usually begin with phrases like "why" and "let's talk more about ..."
   • Closed-ended questions often begin with phrases like "when" and "who".

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   Show confidence. When you ask, be confident. Don't be shy or repentant. This way, you will appear smarter and make others less likely to criticize you for what you want to ask. In certain situations this is also important. If you are asking your teacher, don't worry about your shyness, but if you are asking questions in an interview, this is something to keep in mind.

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   Don't use padding. Buffer words are words like "umm", "à", "eh", "considered as" ... Those are the words you use to cushion your sentences while trying to come up with the right words to use .Most people use them unconsciously. Use as little filler as possible if you want to be smarter and make your question clearer.

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   Explain the reason for the question. If this helps and the situation allows, you should explain why you are asking this question or what your ultimate goal is. That will clear up any misunderstandings and help the respondent give information you didn't know you needed.

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   Never ask questions in an aggressive manner. If you do, you will show that you are asking questions only to prove to people that you are right and that they are wrong, meaning you enjoy arguing and not open mind. Ask questions because you really care. If not, you will only get cautious and unhelpful answers.
   • Don't ask: "Is it true that many people will get better food if we eat grains directly instead of eating snacks and eating them?"
   • Ask: "Many dieters think that food availability will increase if society doesn't invest them in the meat industry. That sounds plausible, but do you know any arguments for that. refute that? "

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    Just ask! The most important part of asking a question is asking. No question is dumb, so don't be afraid to ask questions when necessary. Asking questions is what true smart people do. Furthermore, the more you procrastinate, the more difficult your problem will be. advertisement

Method 5 of 5: Part 5: Make the most of the answer

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   Avoid making the respondent uncomfortable. If you see that the person answering the question is starting to feel uncomfortable and the knowledge is beyond their grasp, do not dwell on the topic. Unless you are asking a question in a professional area as a journalist, senator or lawyer, it is rarely helpful to force others to answer. As a member of the community or a student in the classroom, you are looking for information, not making fun of someone. Stop asking and thank them. Usually you can find them and discuss them privately later. Even if you are trying to refine the information for the community, you still have to know that the sophisticated approach yields real answers.

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   Listen instead of overriding answers. If you want to get the most out of your answers, you need to be able to listen to what others have to say. Only interrupt them if they have misinterpreted something, and do so politely.

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   Wait for them to finish answering. Even though they seem to have overlooked an important piece of information, don't rush to ask for more questions until they've finished. Maybe they haven't finished speaking yet, or they are waiting to explain some important things to you before they get to the necessary information.

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   Think about what they said. Think carefully about all the information they have just given you. Think how far that answer solves your problem, and whether all of your questions have been answered. You should also not judge information superficially. If something doesn't work, you may have received the wrong information. Just because you asked someone a question, doesn't mean they'll have the right answer.

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   Ask them for clarification if needed. If their answer is unreasonable or something you don't understand, don't be afraid to ask them to clarify. This will prevent further problems from arising because you are not getting all the information you need.

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   Continue to ask questions. Ask more questions if they appear until you get the most complete answer. You may find that these questions never came to mind in the first place. Asking more questions will also show them that you are processing information and are very attentive to what they say.

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   Please related advice. You can ask the person for advice in your area of ​​interest if the person is an expert. They have a lot of information that you don't have, but they are also in the same position to learn as you. Maybe they will have some tips that no one has previously suggested to them. advertisement

Advice

• Don't use big jargon. They will make you seem fake. Ask in a friendly and thoughtful manner, and don't worry about being brilliant.
• Involve the listener in question. You can do that by using phrases like "Do you think ..." or "Have you ever thought about this question ..."
• Being flashy is not a good thing. Don't show that you are knowledgeable in words that you don't understand, or make things go too far / underestimated:
  • "Did you go to the pharmacy to have a checkup yesterday?" (Wrong word).
  • "Did you go to the doctor yesterday so that they could watch and poke you, and then they did some test and the doctor said that you are still as strong as a buffalo?" (That sounds too blatant.)
  • "Did you go to the clinic yesterday and have a medical check-up to have a specialist confirm that you are in type A health and eligible to participate in extracurricular activities?" (It sounds too heavy).
• For certain questions, try to learn from it first. You can find out information online. Google is a great tool for finding diverse sources of information.
• Example: "Up until now, I have always thought that classical music is not worth listening to. Maybe it is because my friends hate classical music. However, musicians and knowledgeable people love it. it, there must be something special. I know you like this genre too, can you tell me where it's interesting? "
• Read more to be able to ask questions properly.

Warning

• Never ask questions just to draw attention to yourself or to appear smart. Those are the worst reasons for questioning.
• Don't be dissatisfied because you got an unexpected answer. If you are not willing to accept all the answers, don't ask. At times, the respondent might get angry at your naive question. Don't be shy.