The Key to Finding Common Ground: Asking the Right Questions

Finding common ground with someone who has a different perspective can be difficult. But it’s not impossible!

Bryce Purnell
5 min readMar 10, 2023
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Learning to ask the right questions is the key to finding common ground and creating a meaningful connection with someone.

Asking the right questions can help you understand where someone is coming from, and make it easier to find shared interests and values.

In this blog post, we’ll look at how to use questions to find common ground with someone who might have a different viewpoint.

Listen

One of the most important keys to finding common ground is listening. You should always pay attention and be mindful of what the other person is saying. Try not to be distracted by external factors or jump to conclusions.

Give the other person your full attention so you can fully understand what they are saying and where they are coming from. Don’t interrupt or be dismissive, as this will make it harder to find common ground.

If you’re still not sure what the person is saying, don’t be afraid to ask clarifying questions. Once you’ve listened intently and understand the other person’s point of view, you can begin to look…

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