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How to Ask a Question Intelligently
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Basic Technique
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Adjusting for Environment
Part 3
of 5:
Perfecting Your Question
Part 4
of 5:
Forming Your Question
Part 5
of 5:
Getting the Most From the Answer
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Do you have questions but you're afraid of what someone will think if you ask or worried about getting the most from the answer? You can find some tips (below the jump) for asking more open-minded and informed questions that will help not only you but others to comprehend information placed before you, as well as extracting more information useful to you. However, if you need more specific help, feel free to also check out the sections listed above! Steps
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