1. Part 2 on How to Handle Poor Questions features a tool I modified from the wonderful psycholinguist Suzette Haden Elgin.  Her work inspired me to change how I respond to poor questions and create dialogue with people that I normally wouldn't have.  

We pretty much can recognise a poor question in a conversation, they ask them, we ask them.  It isn't necessarily something we are taught or actively try to improve.  So, how do we create dialogue when Yes/No questions are asked or scripted questions to people of colour are asked?  

I discuss two tools, the first one in part one and the second in part two that I have learned from reading books on journalism and verbal abuse.  Odd?  Yet, the tools from these two extreme forms of conversation lay a foundation in understanding creating good communication.  

I combine both tools and have modified these tools for everyday conversations.  I share with you the principles behind them so you can handle any poor questions that comes your way.  I also share with you my experience in using these tools in my daily life over the past 7 years.  

I’m T. Vyas, you can call me T became most people do.  I’m, as you’ve guessed, a person of colour who looks forward to chatting with you about some things identity, some things colour and ALL things Love!  Tune in Tuesdays for a new episode!  In the meantime, you can find me on Instagram @lovehowbc.