tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23453123.post115140620602380159..comments2024-01-11T12:26:54.026+11:00Comments on Clarence Dang's Blog: How to dodge questionsClarence Danghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08341123510905910538noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23453123.post-63955168447510495962010-11-25T02:34:57.534+11:002010-11-25T02:34:57.534+11:00I have no doubts that the above CSI technique work...I have no doubts that the above CSI technique works but I am not sure if users of the technique will win too many friends. <br /><br />Here is one of my tips to handle tough questions post presentations.<br /><br />http://www.paramountlearning.co.uk/2010/02/18/presentation-skills-handling-tough-questions/Peter Ramsdenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00003209816180974100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23453123.post-1158788791120212902006-09-21T07:46:00.000+10:002006-09-21T07:46:00.000+10:00I love the CSI name...I have been calling this tec...I love the CSI name...I have been calling this technique: "Politic Replies" or "PR"...."CSI" is much better. <BR/><BR/>And, yes, it stinks.zzzzzzzzzzzzz <BR/><BR/>Possible Combats:<BR/>*eyerolls* *bored listener* *big sighs* *big stretches* *slouch* *more eyerolls* *face grimics* *the fake picking lint off clothing move* *the coughing fit*<BR/>Then, the big loud "I can talk over any voice on the planet and will" NOW, can I get you to give me a YES OR NO to this question...JUST a yes or no....Sir, JUST A YES OR NO....SIR...EXCUSE ME....I see you are dodging....YES OR NO....Okay...I see you choose not to respond and I'll take that as a NO... *get out notebook and scribble with squinty eyes*Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23453123.post-1151583385996262232006-06-29T22:16:00.000+10:002006-06-29T22:16:00.000+10:00anonymous1: I have so far failed to combat this te...anonymous1: I have so far failed to combat this technique. At the moment, I can only smile when I see someone using it because it's just so shallow.<BR/><BR/>pb: They may reply by restating what they've said before, but in different words until you give up. Or the question dodger will use "I appreciate your point of view but".<BR/><BR/>anonymous3: Gotta love how some people use the national security banner...Clarence Danghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08341123510905910538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23453123.post-1151573343213209032006-06-29T19:29:00.000+10:002006-06-29T19:29:00.000+10:00Oh poor little libs. Still whinning about the elec...Oh poor little libs. Still whinning about the election. How adorable. I'll be right back so I can get some Pampers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23453123.post-1151539760498162312006-06-29T10:09:00.000+10:002006-06-29T10:09:00.000+10:00Another technique is to say I dare you ask that qu...Another technique is to say I dare you ask that question at the risk of jeopardizing national security, you traitor you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23453123.post-1151533292065301712006-06-29T08:21:00.000+10:002006-06-29T08:21:00.000+10:00You can combat this by interrupting the person onc...You can combat this by interrupting the person once you realize they are dodging the question.<BR/><BR/>Apologize that you are interrupting them, and ask that they answer the question instead of dodging it. You intimidate them before they have the chance to do it to you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23453123.post-1151532690712043262006-06-29T08:11:00.000+10:002006-06-29T08:11:00.000+10:00Don't accept this behavior. There sure is a "diff...Don't accept this behavior. There sure is a "different" type of person, one who is enlightened and not intimidated and it matters what the topic to see if that's true in your victim. If you catch them on computers or something you may be able to use the mystique against them. It applies to understanding women as well. It's so mysterious that you can avoid answering or give vague answers and make them seem satisfying because most people are not experts enough to argue even though they may know you are offering nothing to them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23453123.post-1151528530608998222006-06-29T07:02:00.000+10:002006-06-29T07:02:00.000+10:00Both of which are bad photochops... c'mon now, the...Both of which are bad photochops... c'mon now, there are better things to pick on him about.<BR/><BR/>Like his cocaine habit.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09497832032540709785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23453123.post-1151522149779853752006-06-29T05:15:00.000+10:002006-06-29T05:15:00.000+10:00I saw this technique used in a strategic business ...I saw this technique used in a strategic business meeting today and it pissed me off. Do you have any tips for how to ask questions so this technique looks as bad as it is?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23453123.post-1151462566566011512006-06-28T12:42:00.000+10:002006-06-28T12:42:00.000+10:00Only, that person I believe you are referring to, ...Only, that person I believe you are referring to, reads books upside down and uses binoculars with the lens caps on so no amount of question dodging will save him :)Clarence Danghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08341123510905910538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23453123.post-1151434552610191602006-06-28T04:55:00.000+10:002006-06-28T04:55:00.000+10:00Also great for when your brother helps you throw a...Also great for when your brother helps you throw an election and you suddenly find yourself leader of the free world!jayKayEsshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13749222711793220054noreply@blogger.com