b"DECISION-MAKING MEANDERS 5.Determine the right moment to ask them the question: it is important to choose the right time to ask questions. Avoid tense or stressful situations and reduce distractions as much as you can. Try to plan and set aside time for the conversation to ensure you haveenoughtimetoaskyourquestionswithoutworryingabout rushing.6.Let them answer your question: give the person plenty of time to answer your question and avoid interrupting their response. Although you may have good intentions, an interruption may lead the person to think that you don't care about their response. Instead,waituntiltheyhavefinishedtheirresponseandprepare questions to ask for clarification.7.Ask follow-up questions: ask follow-up questions to learn more about the situation. However, it is important to be friendly and to choose questions that will not cause the person to become defensive. Ask questions that bring out your natural curiosity and sincere desire to learn more.8.Thank the person for his or her time: thank the person for their time and response. Make sure they understand how much you appreciate their help. This is important, as you may need their help again in the future.B.Here are a few tips to help you narrow your questions:1.Avoidrhetoricalquestions:arhetoricalquestionisaquestionor statementaskedwithoutexpectingananswer.Peopleoftenask rhetorical questions for dramatic effect or to emphasize a point. However,thesequestionsrarelyprovideusefulanswers.Instead, focus on developing questions designed to receive answers and new information.2.Beunderstanding:Showunderstandingtothepersonanswering yourquestions.Avoidaskingquestionsthatputthepersonina position of failure or an awkward position. Instead, make sure you have good intentions for your questions and ask them in the appropriate frame. Germain Decelles287"