Sep 27, 2008

Out of question (Edward Chen)

Asking questions sometimes is much harder than answering questions because to ask questions might make them less smart than others. According to the human ego, no one wants to be the unintellugent person in a group. But "When you don't ask questions, there are misunderstanding."
This is a quite common behavior for people. We usually feel shameful to ask question in front of peers. Even though we don't really understand what the person, who is talking to us, is saying we pretned we know everything what the person in expressing. For instance, in a classroom, when a teacher asks "Do you have any questions so far?" Usually, a few students will raise hand to ask question. At the time, the teacher thinks every students in the classroom has no problem. But does it really mean everyone is satisfied in the class? Therefore, to ask what you don't really understand is the best way to prevent misunderstanding happening, and let you more clear about the situation. Hence, to be brave to let others know what your problem is when you have one.

1 comment:

Leslie said...

Questions? (Leslie)

You are definitely right. Questions can only bring you closer to the truth. Looking smart doesn't make you really smart. Especially when looking smart to a few people in a short time won't help you for a whole life, you have to give it up and face the reality bravely.

I am thinking about your title, what does it mean? or what do you mean with it?

Can I start with this question?