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? , I Was Wondering How You Ask A ? Without Having It Taken The Wrong Way Being Asked, But What About Asking A? And Not Making Waves , More

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Lakewood, CO

I'm kinda curious about this, but anyway how does one ask a question where If you don't ask about it and won't be making waves or taken the wrong way by someone else, our opinion and questions etc do make a dif , but what are your thoughts?, it's like a hr glass in analogy, how do look at it and such etc, but If you don't ask how do you know about it If you don't? Curious,

October 21
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When asking questions, it can help to use "I statements" to take responsibility for your feelings and needs. For example, "I'm curious to understand more about X. Could you help me learn more?" This makes it clear you are asking out of your own interest and not accusing anyone. It's also helpful to avoid over-explaining or Show Full Answer

When asking questions, it can help to use "I statements" to take responsibility for your feelings and needs. For example, "I'm curious to understand more about X. Could you help me learn more?" This makes it clear you are asking out of your own interest and not accusing anyone. It's also helpful to avoid over-explaining or trying to justify why you're asking. Keeping it simple and direct can help prevent the question from being misinterpreted. Finally, be prepared that some people may still react defensively. But staying calm and restating your question can help diffuse tension. The goal is open communication, even if it takes patience.

October 21
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Do not use a sarcastic or accusational tone of voice

October 21
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

When i have to ask a question like this i always preface it by saying " I have a really, really strange question. It isn't meant to pick on you or anything else. I'm just curious. There's a personal reason and I can't say what it is. Okay. Here's the question.............? Do not use the words I, you, us or we.

October 21
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Dave that's a good question. Myself I sometimes struggle to find the right words and I'm often taken the wrong way, even when talking face to face. I read some place peoples brains can process what they read in different ways. I just do the best I can, if anyone questions what I say or write I try to explain what I meant to convey.

October 21
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I try to be respectful and let everyone know that this may sound like a crazy or offensive question and it is not intended for anyone person in particular but I need an answer for understanding a particular situation.

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