How to Say "I Don't Know" When You Don't Know An Answer

The video tutorial discusses how to handle situations where you don't know the answer to a question during a meeting. It emphasizes the importance of honesty and provides strategies such as sharing what you do know, offering to follow up, or referring to someone more knowledgeable. The tutorial advises against faking knowledge, as it can lead to negative perceptions.

What is a recommended way to respond when you don't know the answer to a question?

• Change the topic.

• Ignore the question.

• Provide what you do know or your best guess.

• Say 'I don't know' and move on.

What should you do if you want to give a thoughtful response but don't have the answer immediately?

• Guess the answer.

• Apologize and move on.

• Make a note and promise to follow up.

• Ask someone else to answer immediately.

How can you handle a question that is outside your expertise?

• Pretend to know the answer.

• Refer the questioner to someone more knowledgeable.

• Ignore the question.

• Provide a vague answer.

What is a potential risk of faking an answer?

• You will always get away with it.

• You could be perceived as insincere.

• It will make you more confident.

• You might impress the audience.

Why is it not advisable to fake knowledge in a meeting?

• It can lead to more questions.

• It helps in avoiding difficult questions.

• It shows confidence.

• It is a common practice.