Tell me one thing, Shaw, have you eaten that or are you going to?
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A direct question cuts through hesitation to demand a clear answer.
- In plain terms
- Asking if someone will eat something forces a decision.
- What can you take from it?
- Directness can resolve uncertainty in social situations.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When should you be direct?
- How do you respond to blunt questions?
Another view
Direct questions can sometimes feel aggressive or rude depending on context.
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