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05/25/2019

Three Common Questions That Stress People Out

Ask these instead

There are a handful of questions we store in our back pocket for the purposes of making small talk — like when you’re left alone with someone you just met. We use these to fill an awkward pause, or to prevent one from happening in the first place.

And, while many of these questions are meant to bridge connection, they may land with the person you’re speaking to differently than you intended, and in some cases, create the very awkwardness you were trying to avoid.

To better communicate with others, try reframing these three common questions:

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