Humble Inquiry: The Gentle Art of Asking Instead of Telling

Humble Inquiry is the fine art of drawing someone out, of asking questions to which you do not already know the answer, of building a relationship based on curiosity and interest in the other person.

Humble Inquiry is the skill and the art of drawing someone out, of asking questions to which you do not already know the answer, of building a relationship based on curiosity and interest in the other person

The main reason why Humble Inquiry becomes such an important skill is that genuine curiosity and interest minimizes the likelihood of misperception, bad judgment, and hence, inappropriate behavior.

Humble Inquiry was conveyed by the whole attitude, not just the specific questions that the doctor asked. The questions that were most important in establishing the relationship were personal ones, not technical/medical ones.

An Art Humble Inquiry is the fine art of drawing someone out, of asking questions to which you do not already know the answer, of building a relationship based on curiosity and interest in another person. An Attitude Humble Inquiry is not just asking questions; it is a total attitude that includes listening more deeply to how others respond to our