✅ Daily Living Skills (ADLs & IADLs) *coming soon
Course overview
Lesson Overview

13.13 – Asking Clarifying Questions When You Don’t Understand: Understanding information clearly prevents mistakes and builds confidence. Many people pretend they understand instructions or plans because they feel embarrassed to ask questions. Yet asking clarifying questions shows you care about accuracy and follow-through. You can say, “Just to make sure I understand, you mean…” or “Could you explain that in another way?” This signals attentiveness, not weakness. When something sounds confusing, restating it in your own words helps confirm meaning before taking action. Clarification also avoids wasted time and prevents frustration for both sides. People appreciate listeners who want to get things right the first time. Writing down details or examples afterward reinforces memory and accountability. Confidence grows when you know exactly what is expected instead of guessing. Clarity keeps communication professional, reduces anxiety, and strengthens relationships built on mutual respect. Asking questions is a mark of wisdom—it turns uncertainty into understanding and learning into consistent success.

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Practical training to help individuals independently manage personal care, household tasks, and community responsibilities, building confidence and self-sufficiency in daily life.

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