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7 <br /> Public Meetings <br /> Distinguish between a public meeting and a trial <br /> - Practice deliberation, not cross-examination <br /> Distinguish between a speech and a question <br /> If you have a position, state it, then proceed to question <br /> QuesTioN-ASKING Tips <br /> * Say what you want to know <br /> * State your needlinterest directly <br /> * Cue or constrain the response <br /> * Tell the respondent how to reply <br /> or identify how the answer can help you <br /> (ex to hear options. ask a "what-if"question) <br /> * Say what context your question relates to (especially <br /> if you are changing the context of discussion) <br /> * Suggest a format <br /> (ex: "give me the pros and cons-or <br /> 'here's thepicture / see. . .what am / missing?") <br /> * Always say "1 don't understand- if you don't <br /> * Be careful (about the question, about your manner) <br /> * Be courteous - Avoid emotional display or aggressive gestures <br />