Probing Questions Grease The Wheels Of Conversation How And Why To Use Probing Questions Whether you are shy or outgoing, talkative or quiet you can become a brilliant conversationalist by learning to use, and using probing questions. What Are Probing Questions? Probing questions (Probes) are follow-up questions used after someone makes an initial response. A…
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Difference between task oriented communication and relationship oriented communication
What is the difference (and importance) of task oriented communication and relationship oriented communication? First, why is it important that we understand the difference between two “styles” or approaches to communication? When two people communicate they form perceptions of each other. When they differ in terms of how they are communicating (and why), there is…
When Praise Is Toxic: One Up, One Down Communication
Can Praise Be Condescending and Toxic? You Bet It’s probably fair to say that all of us appreciate and need praise from others. Or positive feedback, whether emotionally based or task based (see The Uncommon Art of Giving and Receiving Feedback). It’s not surprising if we end up thinking that all praise is a good…
What’s the next common myth about communication – verbal and nonverbal communication?
Sadly, many communication trainers don’t really have a good grasp of how communication works, beyond the superficial. This gives rise to a number of communication myths being repeated. The second most common myth about communication is that there are only two important channels for communication — verbal, and nonverbal. This is actually incorrect and misleading….