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Why Asking Questions Benefits Wellbeing

Updated 2026-08-14 08:10 UTC 1 source Neutral

Columnist David Robson argues that asking open-ended questions can benefit our wellbeing and does not have to be complicated. He explores the reasons why people often avoid asking too many questions in conversations.

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New Scientist
We've perhaps been conditioned to not ask too many questions, in case it comes across as rude or prying. But columnist David Robson argues that asking people open-ended questions benefits our wellbeing, and doesn't have to be complicated
2026-08-14 08:00 UTC
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