If I ask you a question....
@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
United States
January 2, 2017 8:00am CST
....will you answer me?
Sometimes people are afraid to ask questions. Maybe they think it might make them appear to be stupid. I know that once in a blue moon I come across a phrase or such that I don't get but I won't ask about it. I guess I am afraid people will laugh. I want to make people laugh with me not at me, big difference.
I will say - if you ask me a question I will answer you. So, if I ask you one, will you answer me?
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@owlwings (43910)
• Cambridge, England
2 Jan 17
I used to tell my students that "The only stupid question is the one you didn't ask!" Not absolutely true, of course, but good enough for most purposes. If you ask me a question, I will usually answer it, though my answer may not always be what you expected!
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@marlina (154131)
• Canada
2 Jan 17
@AbbyGreenhill So true, @owlwings is a wise owl and always have good answers.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
2 Jan 17
I wish I had a quarter for every question you answer on here!!! And I would say most of your answers are pretty darn good.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
2 Jan 17
I love the second part of your comment - unfortunately that will never happen!
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@Drosophila (16571)
• Ireland
2 Jan 17
I don't know.. I generally don't ask personal questions, such as "why are you single?"
I'm afraid it'll make me look tactless and nosey. xD
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@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
2 Jan 17
I don't think any one should/would ask me if I was old LOL!
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@Drosophila (16571)
• Ireland
2 Jan 17
@AbbyGreenhill or even better, "how much money do you make monthly?" I find this kinda question very insensitive
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@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
2 Jan 17
Yes of course I would if I knew the answer. I am not one to ask a lot of questions either for fear of being laughed at. I was like that going to school too. One comment that was always on my report cards was that I should ask more questions.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
2 Jan 17
On some of my report cards was: She talks too much in class
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@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
2 Jan 17
@Happy2BeMe I became quiet when I hit high school!
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@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
2 Jan 17
@AbbyGreenhill lol mine never said that. I was quiet and shy. My daughter's always said she talked too much.
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@immilind113 (607)
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2 Jan 17
I will... I would love to...thats what will get the conversation go ahead...and all great friendships relationships start with a conversation....a mere conversation...and whats the matter if the conversation starts with a question...i guess thats a good reason to talk to people...to interact....to know about others...about their life...about their cultures...about everything you dont know... :)
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@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
2 Jan 17
Excellent answer .... your answer could be a post on its own!!!
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@immilind113 (607)
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2 Jan 17
@AbbyGreenhill thankyou maam.... Would love to follow you and your discussions...
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@celticeagle (167071)
• Boise, Idaho
2 Jan 17
Yes, there is a big difference. But, if you don't ask questions you will never know the answers. Yes, I will answer your questions.
@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
3 Jan 17
Thanks...I know you will...now I'll have to come up with a question.
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@rebelann (112873)
• El Paso, Texas
2 Jan 17
I will to the best of my ability ..... pleeeze laugh at the answers
@rebelann (112873)
• El Paso, Texas
3 Jan 17
ok, I'm ready for it @AbbyGreenhill1 person likes this
@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
2 Jan 17
I will have to come up with a good one.
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@hereandthere (45645)
• Philippines
2 Jan 17
i don't know if there was ever a time i failed to answer your question to me. can you remember any?
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@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
2 Jan 17
I have asked a few questions over my time here so I can't remember all who answered me LOL!
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@silvermist (19702)
• India
3 Jan 17
@AbbyGreenhill Take your time and come up with a question.Waiting.
@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
2 Jan 17
Probablly, I tend to anyways lol. And a question, hmmmm, if you could summon one small object right now, and get to keep whatever it was, what would you summon?
@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
3 Jan 17
@Jessicalynnt Exactly, and I could use it right now - two days of grey sky driving me to drink (Ginger Ale)
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@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
2 Jan 17
Let's see - small object - a mini sun so that I would have sunlight wherever I go.
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@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
3 Jan 17
@AbbyGreenhill one that just follows you around and hovers? hehehe
@teresatrotter (4073)
• Jacksonville, Florida
4 Jan 17
Depends upon the question.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
3 Jan 17
Yes words and phrases and such mean different things and it can get confusing. It is better to ask a question!
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@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
2 Jan 17
Ok, good, thanks...now I need to come up with a question
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@DWDavis (25805)
• United States
2 Jan 17
There are impertinent questions, ill-thought-out questions, and questions that prove you weren't paying attention, but there are no stupid questions - or so I thought before becoming a middle school teacher.
I do tell my students that it is better to ask a question and be thought foolish than to stay ignorant and actually be foolish.
@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
2 Jan 17
You must get all kinds of weird questions in your job.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
3 Jan 17
That is one thing I found here, ask and you shall be answered!
@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
2 Jan 17
You are far from stupid Alfredo.....you are inquisitive.
@Hannihar (130218)
• Israel
19 Oct 17
That is a good way to put it. Someone once told me no question is stupid. I have always been curious and sometimes I do go overboard in asking, but, there are things if I do not know then I ask.
@jyoti3 (116)
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3 Jan 17
For sure asking question is always make people afraid. But that's a good habit. It enhances our knowledge and boost our confidence. So of course yes I WILL ANSWER. :)
@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
3 Jan 17
Next time I ask a question I'll be looking for you to answer it.
