Too often we fail to question why we accept an invitation to meet with someone for coffee or lunch, not thinking through the possible result of the meeting nor even having a goal in mind for it.

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We probably don't ask ourselves that kind of question often enough.

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"The question of taxes comes up very often but still we have doubts if it is the best way to react in these cases, " she told Reuters.

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One question that often comes up in these conversations: When will we see the first prominent male pro athlete come out during his career?

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Before we leave the airport question, what about better profiling because one of the criticisms often made of people standing in these queues is that everybody is treated exactly the same way and that perhaps some form of political correctness or other stops the authorities from focusing on those people that they are more suspicious of?

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Why do both sides accept the framing of this question, so often parroted: In these tough economic times, should we cut more social services or raise taxes?

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Often, by being in a defensive position, we answer the questions asked without addressing the person asking the question.

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