When someone asks a question they already know the answer to?
rhetorical question Add to list Share. When something is rhetorical that means it is made for style or effect, likewise a rhetorical question is a question that is asked for mere effect, rather than a question that needs to be answered. Questions like “Who knew?” or “Who’s better than me?” are often rhetorical.
What is it called when a question is asked and answered?
The word is maieutics, also known as the Socratic method, answering a question with a question, often to invoke more thought into the questioner, to answer the questions they ask themselves.
What to say when someone asks you a question you don’t want to answer?
Good ways to say anything but “No Comment” to questions you really don’t want to answer:
- “I’m sorry but I’m not able to speak to that subject”
- “Thanks for asking but I’m not able to answer that question”
- “I’m sorry but that information is proprietary”
Why would someone answer a question with a question?
The answer is simple. You have not been explicit enough in your question for them to formulate a proper answer so they have to question your question in order to get a better understanding of same. In this way they can give you a more definitive answer.
What do you say when someone asks you something you don’t answer?
If you don’t want to answer the entire question, find a part that you can address, says Sullivan. “You can say, ‘I appreciate that this is of interest, right now. Let’s focus on this part,’” he says. “Briefly answering part of the question may be enough to assuage and satisfy them.”
Is it bad to say I don’t know when asked a question?
Most of the time it’s no big deal when you don’t have a solid answer right away. But sometimes a question can really stump you, and defaulting to “I don’t know” or “I’ll get back to you,” can risk diminishing your credibility–especially if those are your go-to responses every single time you’re put on the spot at work.
How do you respond to someone who can’t hear you?
Whenever someone seems unable to hear a simple, obvious answer, there’s a deeper, emotionally-vulnerable question underneath. If you pause and listen with curiosity, you can usually hear what that question is. And then you can respond to what’s actuallybeing asked instead of what’s apparently being asked.
How do you politely refuse to answer a job interview question?
Watch Your Tone. You can also refuse to answer the question, but be sure to be polite. “Say, ‘I appreciate that this is of interest but we don’t feel sharing the information is appropriate, especially at this time. But I’d be glad to answer other questions if you have them,’” says Sullivan.