<p>‘Does this make sense?’ - a simple 4 word sentence that some of my peers would suggest you should NEVER ask?</p><p>Why?</p><p>It’s suggested that asking this question can be either</p><ol><li><p>Condescending - suggesting your listener is too stupid to understand whatever it is you’re explaining; or</p></li><li><p>Damaging your credibility - suggesting you’re questioning your communication effectiveness</p></li></ol><p>I disagree, <strong>HARD,</strong> on both accounts.</p><p>I have been asking this question my entire facilitation and coaching career.</p><p>Listen in to hear:</p><ul><li><p>Why I don’t think asking ‘does this make sense’ is either condescending or credibility damaging</p></li><li><p>Why I think it’s actually a useful question to ask to check for understanding before adding more info </p></li><li><p>How tonality, body language and even intention of the question has more to do with whether the query is condescending or</p></li></ul><p>After listening, I’m genuinely curious … is this a blind spot of mine and do I sound condescending, or like I don’t know what I’m talking about? </p><p>Let me know in the comments or find me on instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/catmatson/"><u>https://www.instagram.com/catmatson/</u></a></p><p>Join the 7 day Speaking with Impact Practice Series here - <a href="https://www.impactfulpresenters.com/live-webinar/speaking-with-impact-7-day-practice-series-april/register"><u>https://www.impactfulpresenters.com/live-webinar/speaking-with-impact-7-day-practice-series-april/register</u></a> </p><p><br></p>