Open question

Open
An open question is a question that allows for an endless infinite number of answers:


 * What is your opinion on open source software?
 * Why do you wear a red cap?
 * Would you mind to tell me your personal history?
 * Could you explain the making of bread?

Closed
A closed question only has a limited number of answers:


 * Where do you live?
 * How old are you?
 * What is your name?
 * How many children are in your classroom?
 * Do you like peanut butter?
 * Are you afraid of bears?

Use of open questions
If you want to talk, try to use a lot of open questions, for people will tell a story if you ask the right open question. A closed question is not a problem, but most people just answer the question and become silent again.

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