How to avoid alienating people with your questions

The phrase "Why do you think that?" is identified as a detrimental question that can create misunderstandings and unproductive conversations. This "why" question, often perceived as a tool for logical thinking, can alienate people by making them feel interrogated or judged, leading them to withdraw emotionally. A new book, "Questioning Techniques Without Asking 'Why'," by a dialogue expert, introduces alternative "fact-based questioning" methods to foster better communication.