One of the most effective ways to maintain a good relationship is through good communication. Most conversations however long or brief usually begin with a question. It is the quality and type of question that can enhance or deflate a conversation. We often blame the other person for a poor conversation when it may have been our fault due to the type of question we asked. It is important to use open ended questions verses close ended questions to encourage conversation. A closed ended question is one that can usually be answered with yes or no. For example,"Did you have a good day at work?" A question that is answered yes or no. It doesn't reveal much information. An open ended question encourages conversation. For example,"What was your day like at work?" This requires more of a response and in return more of a conversation. Closed ended,"Did you like the movie?" Open ended, "What was the movie about?" Closed ended,"Did you have a nice vacation?" Open ended,"What did you do on your vacation?"
Enrich your relationships by using effective questions. "Will using open ended questions help you!" Ooops! What I meant was,"How do you think using open ended questions will help you?"
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