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Just asking for some tips
Hey so I saw that you have answered a lot of peoples questions and seemed very experienced. I am very new to this website and was just wondering if you had any tips on how to answer questions, or just any advice on it in general.
Thank you.
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Just get to the point and don't write something too long because well nobody's got alot of time! That's pretty much it!😁
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I should say that the most essential part is to 'listen' as you read the query. What exactly is it they are asking? Try to answer their particular, specific question. And not use your reply to air your own opinions on the subject in general. If you have had a similar experience it's a good idea to look between the lines and tailor your response to what you can gather about the person. Avoiding blindly reeling-off 'what I did/always do' monologues. It's implying "This works for me....so it MUST work for you too." Sometimes personal anecdotes are a good 'fit' as you might say. Sometimes they are not so good. Sometimes not a fit at all. Don't judge, don't condemn. Point out alternatives. Inform where required, but make sure of the absolute integrity and accuracy of your sources are. If you offer a personal opinion, make sure you identify it as personal opinion. Try to edify rather than break down the person. Make criticism positive and constructive, never negative and destructive. Sure, it's easy to pursue a line of "That's all bullshit....you're wrong...you're screwing-up....etc." But that will achieve nothing. You'll simply alienate the listener, and if they continue reading your reply at all they will already be set against anything you have to say. And very unlikely to take any of it on board. And as adviceman49 says, medical opinions require consultation, face to face with a health-care professional. One who has access to all their medical history. You might quite correctly suggest a consultation, arranging a blood test etc for example. But leave it at that. Again, pursuing a line of "I felt like this and my blood tests said nothing to worry about" proves nothing and helps nobody. It's not about YOU, it's about THEM. Any help?
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The one thing you cannot do is give out medical advice. We are not doctors and even if we were we cannot examine someone in this type of forum so do not recommend anything other than seeing a doctor. Even though you may have experienced something similar no to people experience pain alike and no two medical problems may be alike. So the fall back position is to encourage them to see a doctor.
The rest is usually fairly easy. You can generally find the answer they are looking for in the question. The problem is they are to close to the problem to see the answer. I find it is best to lead them in the direction of the answer and let them make the final decision especially in the area of love and marriage.
Chose the questions you are comfortable with and don't be afraid to disagree with another advisor. None of us have a corner on the right answers.
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Well the best answers you can give are ones based on experience. When you answer a question thats NOT, you run the risk of giving bad advice so in that aspect you should probably tread carefully, but if you feel moved to answer because you want to help someone, then MY personal theory is to not tell anyone to do anything YOU wouldnt do. AKA risking their personal safety, committing a crime etc.
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