Not rude, but usually manipulative and evasive, which is worse than rude. Exceptions occur when you are asking for clarification of the question or trying to point out with another question that the original question is too personal to answer.
How do you respond to wrong answers?
Here are a few thoughts on how to approach incorrect answers in the classroom:
- Ask for an example. Invite the individual to give you an example of what she means by her answer.
- Help them save face.
- Be cautious of humor.
- Don’t beat around the bush.
- Express thanks for participation.
- Soften your correction.
What are wrong questions?
In this case, “the wrong question” means I am thinking of a specific question — the right question — and this isn’t it. Meanwhile “a good point” means I have no particular point in mind, so the point you made is one of many possible “good points”.
What questions should not be answered?
A rhetorical question is one for which the questioner does not expect a direct answer: in many cases it may be intended to start a discourse, or as a means of displaying or emphasize the speaker’s or author’s opinion on a topic.
Why does my girlfriend avoid my questions?
If she is refusing to answer you a basic question like that when you are perceiving things as though you two are together…then she is very immature and not ready or willing to be in a relationship with you. I would tell her that it is obvious that she doesn’t want any commitment and your are moving on.
Why is answering what rude?
It can be considered rude to answer a question with another question because it can make a person feel like they are being dismissed or toyed with instead of receiving an honest answer.
How do you correct student mistakes?
9 Powerful Ways to Correct your Student’s Mistakes Without Destroying Their Confidence
- Praise them, and be genuine about it.
- Make sure your corrections are educational.
- Give understandable feedback.
- Give them a model.
- It’s all about the process, NOT natural ability.
- Think about timing.
- Consider ‘sandwiching’ corrections.
What do you do when students give wrong answers?
Calmly ask the question again, give a hint, ask another question that might elicit the same answer, be encouraging! Sound pleased when you get an answer, and praise the student if it’s right. Don’t make an issue of the resistance to answer. Have the student think out loud rather than say nothing.
How do you get the right answer on the Internet?
Murphy’s Law states, “Anything that can go wrong, will.” You’ve cited Cunningham’s Law[1] — the best way to get the right answer on the internet is not to ask a question; it’s to post the wrong answer. It was named Cunningham’s Law in honour of the inventor of the Wiki, Ward Cunningham.
Is there a right and wrong answer to a question?
However, when there are definite right and wrong answers, it’s vital that instructors provide explicit feedback on student responses so that the class knows which answers are right, which are wrong, and which are somewhere in between.
What’s the most wrong answer on an exam?
We’ve gather the top 40 most hilariously wrong exam answers so you can learn what not to do! #40) I am the Walrus! #36) Seems Legit…
Why are there so many wrong answers on Jeopardy?
But perhaps most nerve-wracking is the fact that there’s a chance you could embarrass yourself on national TV by answering a question ridiculously, hilariously wrong. Personally, we’re glad people are willing to take risks with their responses on Jeopardy!
Can a student give a wrong answer to an open ended question?
When you ask an open-ended question, you can’t be sure what students will say. Sometimes students will provide an answer that’s inaccurate. Instead of immediately labeling the answer as “wrong,” you want to build their confidence while also leading them to the correct answer.
