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Be Specific When Asking Questions!

January 14, 2010 by Phil

A friend of mine lives in America and told me about HIS friend’s visit to Birmingham, Alabama. He pulled into a garage to ask for directions and said to the petrol attendant “How do you get to Birmingham?“.

The man thought for a couple of seconds and replied “My pa takes me”! Always make sure your questioning is specific!

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