Thinking before asking can produce intelligent questions. This method can motivate people in today's society to build self-confidence. After reviewing the article, "The art of asking questions"; three interesting points were taken from the reading to investigate. The points are as follows: Questions provide future conversations, Questions enable self-discovery and reveal areas of discontent, and Questions will reduce tension in new situations.
Houze (2000) states that, "good questions provide you, as the questioner, a frame of reference for future conversations" (p.1). This statement alone if taken seriously will enhance one's confidence. Many people today are satisfied with their current mentality, but "good questions will enable self-discovery and reveal areas of discontent so that you can begin to introduce change or improvement" (Houze, 2000, p.1). Once that change or improvement is implemented into an individual's life, then he or she may encounter new issues. Situations may arise on any given day, however, Houze (2000) implies that, "asking questions is a good way to reduce tension in any new situation" (p.1).
While walking outside one day, a person may stop and think, What is the purpose for asking questions and which are better questions to ask initially. Would it be an open end question or a close end question? One would have to ponder with this thought.
The art of asking questions relates to an engineering profession because of the responsibility and multiple individuals that an engineer deals with on a daily basis. By listening and asking intelligent questions, an engineer can save a corporation millions of dollars by utilizing this practical skill.
The art of asking questions is an asset that is acquired within one's soul from their youth, however, this valuable skill can be learned if an individual reads and utilizes this practical skill. Once this happens, then that individual can possess the art of thinking before asking questions which will ultimately result in producing an intelligent conversations.