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How to Answer a Question with Confidence

Name: How to Answer a Question with Confidence
Uploaded: 2024-08-12T14:08:31+00:00
Duration: 1 min
Channel: Shanli Liu, CPA, CTP
Description: In this brief instructional video, speaker Shanli Liu, CPA, CTP, shares three concrete language tweaks to help listeners answer questions more…

12 Aug 2024 · 1 min

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In this brief instructional video, speaker Shanli Liu, CPA, CTP, shares three concrete language tweaks to help listeners answer questions more confidently, especially in interviews or professional settings. The first tip is to replace tentative phrasing like "I believe" with the assertive "I'm confident," which projects certainty and reinforces a confident image. The second tip advises dropping the uncertain tag question "Does that make sense?" and instead inviting feedback with phrases such as "What are your thoughts?" or "I'd love your input," which signals openness without undermining authority. The third tip recommends ending statements with a full stop rather than trailing with "so..." or an ellipsis, ensuring statements are complete and decisive. Together, these simple adjustments aim to improve perceived confidence and clarity when responding to questions.

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How to answer a question with confidence. Number 1 is so easy that anybody can do it. Where you would say, "I believe," just replace that with, "I'm confident." So if you were going to answer somebody's question, "I believe that my experience is suited for this role," "I'm confident my experience is suited for this role." It works because the phrase "I'm confident" reinforces that character trait in their mind. Number 2, drop the phrase, "Does that make sense?" from the end of your sentence. It makes you sound like you're not sure what you just said, or on the flip side, you're not sure they understand what you just said, neither of which are good. So instead, use phrases that elicit feedback like, "What are your thoughts?" "I'd love to have your input on this." "Do you have any suggestions?" And number 3, drop the word "so" from the end of your sentence. For example, "I know that my experience justifies a higher position, so..." It leaves your sentence unfinished. Instead of an ellipsis, dot, dot, dot, just use a period. I know that my experience justifies a higher position. And that's how to answer