I was asking questions the wrong way for a long time and didn't realize it.

I was trying to get help with a car repair on a forum and just posted 'my car is making a noise, what's wrong?' A mechanic replied, 'What kind of car, what kind of noise, and when does it happen?' I had to go back and check. I was leaving out the basic details that people actually need to give a good answer. Now I try to list the model, the exact sound, and when I hear it before I hit post. Has anyone else had to learn how to ask a better question?

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ryan_stone8d ago

Ever notice how this happens with tech support too? I mean, you call about your phone and just say "it's broken," and they have to pull every single detail out of you. It's like we forget other people can't see the problem in our heads.

palmer.thomas8d ago

Yeah that "pull every single detail" thing is SO real. People just freeze up when they have to explain stuff.