Ask probabilistic questions instead of binary ones. Instead of the binary “Is it safe?” or “Will it work?” ask “How safe is it?” or “How likely is it to work?” The idea is to invite thinking that considers future events as a range of possibilities, not as will-happen or won’t-happen choices. This means starting the question with the word “how.” We like practicing this with most questions about feelings, assessments, and even descriptions. For example, instead of “Did you like the movie?” or “Do you speak Spanish?” consider “How much did you like the movie?” or “How well do you speak Spanish?”
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