How do you politely ask someone to explain something?

Tips for asking for clarification

Admit you need clarification. Admitting you need more information makes the next step much easier for the person you ask.
Don’t blame the other person. Own your confusion.
Summarize.
Be specific.

How do you ask a question to get better answers?

How to Get Better At Asking Questions

Start with the positives.
Define your purpose straightaway.
Know when to ask a “yes or no” question.
Dig a little deeper.
Speak their language.
Maintain your neutrality.
Refrain from interrupting.

How to ask better questions and get better answers?

Here are some ways to ask much better questions and as a result, get much better answers — which is the point of asking questions in the first place. Start asking one sentence questions. Feel free to state the problem or issue in detail, but limit your question to one sentence. “How can we increase productivity?” “How can we improve quality?”

What do you need to know about explain questions?

‘Explain’ questions expect you to basically clarify a topic. When answering such questions, it helps to imagine you are writing for someone who knows absolutely nothing of the subject. And remember two things. To provide as much detail as possible, and to give definitions for any jargon or key terms when used.

When to ask questions to improve student learning?

Asking questions throughout the class will not only make it more interactive but will also help you measure and improve student learning. Do not wait until the last two minutes of class to ask for questions. Students are unlikely to ask questions when they know that only a few minutes remain. Ask open-ended questions.

What are the benefits of asking probing questions?

Probing questions are good for: Gaining clarification to ensure that you have the whole story and that you understand it thoroughly. Drawing information out of people who are trying to avoid telling you something. Leading questions try to lead the respondent to your way of thinking. They can do this in several ways:

Which is the best way to ask an open ended question?

Open-ended questions are a great way to get more information from the person answering your question. By their very nature, they beg for more details. And so, I’ve compiled an enormous list of open-ended questions that you can use to understand them better or just to ask.

Why is it important for people to ask questions?

July 8, 2014 Irving Sigel devoted his life to the importance of asking questions. He believed, correctly, that the brain responds to questions in ways that we now describe as social, emotional, and cognitive development. Questions create the challenges that make us learn.

How often should you ask a second question?

Irv’s research over the years found that by asking that second (or third) probing question even 10 to 15 percent of the time, students start to expect it and begin to think more deeply before they answer, anticipating that added question.

Why does asking good questions help you be a better leader?

Such an attitude cuts off information at its source, from the very people—staff, colleagues, customers—you should trust the most. Being curious is essential to asking good questions. Stay curious a little longer, and take advice giving and action taking a bit more slowly.