Who said the only stupid question is the one not asked?
Who said the only stupid question is the one not asked?
One of my favorite quotes from the Chinese philosopher, Confucius, suggests that the man who asks a question is a fool for a minute, the man who does not ask is a fool for life.
What can I say instead of stupid questions?
Crowdsourcing Alternatives to “There Are No Stupid Questions”
- “If you have the question, someone else probably has it too.”
- [at the reference desk: “this is a stupid question…”] “Oh good!
- “If you have a question, I guarantee someone else has it too.” I also like to tell classes that I get paid by the question. 🙂
Do Dumb questions exist?
Originally Answered: Do dumb questions exist? Yes, in fact there are dumb questions. Ask anyone who is on the receiving end of questions. Just when you think you have heard everything, somewhere out of left field will come a combination of words that can only be described as a dumb question.
What is the dumb question?
Dumb questions are simple questions that probe the obvious, and simultaneously challenge and direct our thinking. Dumb questions are not accusatory or argumentative statements in disguise. Nor are they formulated with preconceived answers in mind. Rather, they are probing yet open.
What did Einstein say about stupid questions?
Some of the smartest people who ever lived are often the ones who ask the most questions. The most notable case in point is Albert Einstein, who was famously quoted as saying “The important thing is not to stop questioning.”
How do you ask stupid questions without sounding stupid?
10 Rules for Asking Dumb Questions Without Sounding Dumb About B2B Tech
- Never concede dumbness.
- Don’t admit ignorance of buzzwords.
- Show what you do know.
- Get clarity through detail.
- Ask more open-ended questions.
- Seek out supporting opinions.
- Keep the focus on the project.
- Ask for feedback (if you must).
What are the dumbest questions asked?
The 30 Dumbest Questions Ever Asked Online
- Should I tell my parents I’m adopted? Do midgets have night vision?
- Is there a pill that’ll make me gay? How do I ask a question on Yahoo Answers? (This was asked on Yahoo! Answers.)
- Are chickens considered animals or birds?
What are annoying questions to ask?
The 10 Most Annoying Questions People Always Ask
- Is something wrong?
- Are you drunk?
- Are you high?
- When are you going to have kids?
- Am I able to switch my tomato for avocado?
- What do you want to do with your life?
- Oh haven’t you read ____?
- Do you need a receipt?
What did Einstein say about asking questions?
“If I had an hour to solve a problem and my life depended on the solution, I would spend the first 55 minutes determining the proper question to ask for once I know the proper question, I could solve the problem in less than five minutes,” Einstein said. “But I stay with the questions much longer.”
Who is known for asking questions?
Socratic questioning (or Socratic maieutics) was named after Socrates. He used an educational method that focused on discovering answers by asking questions from his students.
How do you ask a silly question?
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- If animals could talk, which would be the rudest?
- Is cereal soup?
- How many chickens would it take to kill an elephant?
- What sport would be the funniest to add a mandatory amount of alcohol to?
- If animals could talk, which would be the rudest?
- Would you rather have no nose, or no arms?
