Question Pitfalls

Double Starter

When questions begin with two question prompts, and only one is really needed. IE Explain to me how to get promoted in this industry.

Speedy Question

When two questions are asked in a row without waiting for an answer. KEY: (open-open, closed-closed, closed-open)

BiPolar Trap

When you ask a question designed to elicit a yes or no answer when you wanted a detailed answer or specific information. KEY WORDS: Avoid: do, have, can, would, will

Yes (No) Response

When you ask a question that has only one logical answer, a yes or no. IE. (asked of a student) Do you want to graduate?

Leading Push

When you ask a question that suggests how someone should respond (intentional or unintentional) IE. I really like the new changes, don't you?

Open to Closed Switch

When you ask an open question, but before the E can answer you rephrase it into a closed or bipolar question.

Double Barreled Inquisition

When you ask two or more questions at the same time instead of a single, precise question. IE. Tell me about your typical day as a lawyer and why you decided law was the right path for you.

Typology

When you categorize the type of response you want unnecessarily. IE. What type of work do you do?

Guessing Game

When you try to guess information instead of asking for it (usually a string of closed questions)