Hints for Asking Effective Questions • Ask for permission to ask questions. • Ask one question at a time; wait for the answer. • Reward the response, then ask your next question. (When appropriate, use the client’s words from their questions: it’s a powerfuL reward.) • Be cautious of leading questions (questions designed to get agreement, not information or understanding). • Be aware of when “how” or “what” works better than “why.” • Summarize: Did I get it right? Did I leave anything out?
