It’s not true that the only reason someone would ask a question is for an answer. (I know, it’s sounding a little, “Why did the chicken cross the road?” but bear with me for a minute.) Sometimes people speak up to be seen, to look engaged, to make a point, or even just to hear themselves talk.
And that’s helpful to keep in mind, especially if you’ve started noticing that your questions aren’t getting the response you’re looking for. It could be that you genuinely need more information, but because of how you’re expressing yourself, the other person doesn’t know that and assumes you’re just asking for the reasons I listed above.
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