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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