Effective Questioning Techniques

What is a common misconception about engaging in conversations?

• Telling great stories is the key to engaging conversations.

• Using complex vocabulary impresses people.

• Asking questions is more important than storytelling.

• Listening is not important in conversations.

What type of question is best to start a conversation?

• Rhetorical questions

• Hypothetical questions

• Open-ended questions

• Easy questions

Which type of question requires more detailed responses?

• Multiple-choice questions

• Fill-in-the-blank questions

• Open-ended questions

• Yes or no questions

Why might 'why' questions be less effective in conversations?

• They are too vague.

• They can make people feel defensive.

• They are too direct.

• They require too much time to answer.

What did the speaker's friend realize about maintaining a conversation?

• He should avoid asking questions.

• He should ask more questions.

• He needed to tell more stories.

• He needed to speak more about himself.