Inquiry, not interrogation
Recall the cues that distinguish useful inquiry from interrogation.
Core difference Inquiry versus interrogation The test is whether the question leaves room for a real answer. Pacing What is the one-question rule? Ask one question, listen fully, paraphrase, then decide the next question. Stacked questions feel like a cross-examination and reduce answer quality. Objection I am just asking questions. Someone notices the conversation feels defensive. Your reset Fair. Let me slow down. The one thing I need to understand first is what changed after the plan. Do not defend your intent; adjust the experience. It shifts from question volume to question quality. Purpose What phrase makes your curiosity less…
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