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Asking 'stupid' questions.........?

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Applegran Wed 21-May-25 11:06:43

On another thread someone said she wanted to ask 'a stupid question'. It was not stupid - and it was great that she had asked, and received an answer. It struck me how easy it is to worry about looking stupid - and often it turns out that other people had the same question and are glad you asked! I wonder what 'stupid' questions others have hesitated to ask? Maybe they have actually asked already, or maybe they remain unanswered. If anyone is brave enough to ask the question they have feared asking before, I think there are people here who will do their best to answer - and be impressed by your being brave enough to ask.
Incidentally, there is a great book called "Feel the Fear and Do it Anyway", by Susan Jeffers - paperback, not expensive and helps with lots of fears. She taught me to ask even if I thought it might be a stupid question, and I cannot now think of an example of my own - but look forward to seeing what others offer.

GrannySomerset Wed 28-May-25 16:38:47

Single ear rings - my DGD has (too many) ear piercings so I pass on my singletons to her. She was particularly pleased with the diamond stud which has tragically lost its partner.

Calendargirl Thu 29-May-25 11:45:45

Franski

Trust me, the rimless loo will be worth saving up for!

🚽

If you can, get it set back to the wall so no unsightly gaps or pipes showing.

Less cleaning.

smile

JaneJudge Thu 29-May-25 11:49:46

I'm always asking stupid questions but if you don't ask how do you learn? surely the people not asking the stupid questions are the ones not challenging themselves to be educated, be it experience or whatever