Ability Quote by Tina Brown
“Manners are the ability to put someone else at their ease...by turning any answer into another question.”
About This Quote
Manners involve making others comfortable by responding with curiosity, turning statements into questions to foster dialogue.
In simple terms: Manners = turning statements into questions.
Use questions to ease conversations.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- networking
- customer service
- teaching
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When is it better to answer directly?
- How do questions build rapport?
Overusing questions can seem evasive.