It takes a good question to get a good answer. Yes, it would be nice if others remembered to give us all the details about something the first time the subject came up. But we can cut to the chase by controlling the way we ask questions.
Always try to have a "specific" in every question you ask. A specific is a word that prompts other
to give you information. For example, don't say, "What do you mean?" Instead say, "What, precisely, do you mean by _______?" Don't say, "How much bigger is the job?" Instead say, "In what ways is the job bigger?" Training yourself to ask questions in this manner will not only make you a better communicator, but it will also encourage more effective communication from the people with whom you interact.
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