What if someone actually answers my rhetorical question?
Welcome it! Say 'That's exactly the kind of thinking we need' or 'Great point, let's explore that.' Turn it into engagement rather than disruption. You can also signal rhetorical intent: 'Let me ask something for us all to consider...'
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Rhetorical Questions
Ask questions to engage thinking without expecting spoken answers.
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