How to Ask the Right Question in the Right Way
- Avoid asking rhetorical questions.
- Ask friendly, clarifying questions.
- Don’t set traps.
- Ask open-ended questions.
- Be grateful.
- Avoid stress.
- Avoid being too direct.
- Silence is golden.
How do you ask a difficult question?
First and foremost, when asking a tough question, one must always be direct in their line of questioning. Don’t engage in wishy-washy questions that take you five minutes to ask. Focus on what you say and the answer you want to receive. Be direct and on point, use language that support this train of thought.
What are polite questions?
Polite question forms – Could you…?
| Direct statement/question | Polite question form |
|---|---|
| Open the door | Could you open the door? |
| Where is the garage? | Could you tell me where the garage is? |
| Is there more cheese? | Could you tell me if there is any more cheese? |
| Where do you live? | Could you tell me where you live? |
What is the word for going off topic?
What is another word for off-topic?
| impertinent | irrelevant |
|---|---|
| beside the point | inapplicable |
| unconnected | unrelated |
| OT | off the point |
| independent | separate |
What’s the definition of an off topic question?
An off topic question is simply a question that doesn’t fit within the scope of the site. So if your question isn’t: a specific programming problem
What is an off topic question in meta Stack Exchange?
An off topic question is simply a question that doesn’t fit within the scope of the site. So if your question isn’t: …then it is off topic. You must log in to answer this question. Not the answer you’re looking for?
Do you ask the question on the site?
As a general rule: No. Ask the question on the site you think is most applicable. Each site is focused on a specific topic area and it’s important to respect the community. Reading a sample of well-received questions can give you an idea of what’s on topic. Look over the site’s /help/on-topic guidance before asking, if you still aren’t sure.
Are there any programming questions that are off topic for StackOverflow?
There are many programming-related questions that are off-topic for StackOverflow. If the linked documentation doesn’t answer your question, consider linking to your question so that we can provide specific details about why it was considered off-topic. – George Cummins Jun 19 ’13 at 13:43
