Answers Quote by John Fairclough
“Don't make your audience play Jeopardy. Giving your answer before asking the question puts your audience at a disadvantage. It will also reveal your biases. Make it clear what question you are trying to answer first. Then allow your audience to engage in answering the question too.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Presentation Skills Workshop, 2015
Providing answers before questions disadvantages listeners and reveals speaker bias; clear framing invites audience participation
In simple terms: Answering before questioning hinders audience engagement
Key Takeaway
Ask first, then answer
Themes
communication
audience engagement
bias awareness
Mood
thoughtful
instructive
Type
educational
practical
When to use this quote
- workshops
- lectures
- team meetings
- Q&A sessions
Key Concepts
question framing
participatory dialogue
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you structure a talk to invite audience input?
- What biases might you unintentionally reveal?
A Different Perspective
Audience may feel confused if not guided properly
