2. Questioning

     Questioning is broadly how we obtain information from others on specific topics.

     It is an essential way of clarifying areas that are unclear. It can test your understanding. It can also enable you to explicitly seek support from others.

     On a more social level, questioning is also a useful technique to start conversations, draw someone into a conversation, or simply show interest.

     Effective questioning is therefore an essential element of verbal communication.

We use two main types of questions:

  • Closed questions
  • Open questions