The Art of Question Asking

Keeping a question open, keeping your own personal opinion away from the question gives you a much better chance to get a good answer. Listening is also a really important skill to develop. If you can listen well, you will be able to make better follow-up questions. You probably don't want to leave a bad impression. Follow the flow of the conversation - sometimes you should just go with the flow and let the conversation take its course. A conversation that goes in an unexpected direction can often be the most interesting and beneficial.