How to Ask Good Questions in Conversations

To master the art of conversation, we have to learn how to ask good questions in conversations (Part 2 of 4). Good questions spark dynamic conversations. Many people mistakenly believe that you have to dazzle people and be really interesting to have a great conversation. The opposite is often true. The secret is to keep the other person talking with good questions.

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1. Ask easy, direct questions. Ask questions that can be answered in even a single word to break the ice.

2. Ask follow up questions. Make sure they are open ended questions that start with words like "how" or "what." Use whatever answer the person gives to the easy question as potential fuel for your follow questions.

In just two simple steps, you can keep a conversation going and keep the other person talking about their favorite topics. Questions are a key element in how to make small talk with friends new and old.

In addition to How to ask good questions in conversation, see these related videos to master the art of conversation:
Part 1: 3 Key Conversation Skills: youtube.com/watch?v=zfff7ddXzxI
Part 2: Asking Good Questions: youtube.com/watch?v=XeJ03dDGlCk
Part 3: How to Make Conversation with Anyone: youtube.com/watch?v=JSA6cfGyUaQ
Part 4: How to disagree respectfully: youtube.com/watch?v=bc9arLqKApE

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