Do You Ask Questions?
ByWhen people ask you questions, are you comfortable or uncomfortable? What kind of questions help you to feel at ease? Are they safe questions like: “What is your name?” ” Where do you live?” “Where do you work”? Are you relaxed when you answer those questions?
What about questions from doctors, lawyers, bankers, teachers, dentists, friends, spouses, and children? Have you experienced times, as a child, when you asked questions and were told, “You ask too many questions”?
Is it possible you still hear those voices and this causes you to be afraid to ask questions? Are you unlikely to ask for directions? Have you ever needed to ask someone to repeat information, yet chose not to ask? Are you ever concerned about asking for your missing piece (that which is absent from your life, be it a need, want, or value)?
Were you ever put down for asking a question in school? Have you ever been uncomfortable asking a question at work? Did you ever feel rejected for asking questions? Has anyone ever criticized you for asking questions? What does it feel like when these things happen? I once talked to a woman who said, “I tremble when I need to ask questions.” She was afraid of rejection and ridicule.
When you go for a job interview, what is the number one skill of the interviewer? Is it “asking questions”? Is his outcome to learn as much about you as possible to determine if you are the best choice for the organization? What if you are asked surprise questions like, “What do you like least about yourself?” or “What do you like best about yourself?” Are you prepared to be relaxed, calm, and in charge when being interviewed?
When you socialize with people, do you ask questions to improve your conversation skills? Would you like to earn more money? Are you interested in improving your relationships? Is it important that you upgrade your communication competence?
If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then may I suggest you learn the Art of Asking Questions and then, watch what happens!
At McGrane Global Centers, there are no dumb or too many questions. Just Ask!
