Two Questions, One Answer
Asking the right questions is at the heart of effective communication. I ask lots of questions. What I can't figure out is how to get answers.
I'm not going to take all the blame, because some people are just terrible communicators. Seriously, awful. But I need to learn to ask one question at a time in order to avoid situations like this:
Me: Do you want to go separately or together?
You: Yeah, that works for me.
Me: What?!
Or this:
Me: Does he get in to the show for free or does he have to use one of his comps?
You: He does.
Me: Two questions, one answer. Which is it?
And I see what's happening, but why doesn't anyone else? I never do this!! When I hear two questions, I pick the option I want! I discuss, I use my words!
Is this weird? Should I not ask two questions at one time? I have so much to say! And why would I say:
Me: Do you want to drive separately?
You: No let's go together.
Nevermind, that does make sense. You're right that is easier, this is all my fault.
I'm not going to take all the blame, because some people are just terrible communicators. Seriously, awful. But I need to learn to ask one question at a time in order to avoid situations like this:
Me: Do you want to go separately or together?
You: Yeah, that works for me.
Me: What?!
Or this:
Me: Does he get in to the show for free or does he have to use one of his comps?
You: He does.
Me: Two questions, one answer. Which is it?
And I see what's happening, but why doesn't anyone else? I never do this!! When I hear two questions, I pick the option I want! I discuss, I use my words!
Is this weird? Should I not ask two questions at one time? I have so much to say! And why would I say:
Me: Do you want to drive separately?
You: No let's go together.
Nevermind, that does make sense. You're right that is easier, this is all my fault.
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