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Figure 1-4 Never accuse!

Follow up with fact-seeking questions. “When did it last work?” “Has it

ever worked in this way?” “Has any software changed recently?” “Has any

new hardware been added?” Ask open-ended questions to narrow the scope

of the problem (“Which applications are running when the computer locks

up?”).

By keeping your questions friendly and factual, you show users that you

won’t accuse them or judge their actions (see Figure 1-5). You also show

them that you’re there to help them. After the initial tension drops away,

you’ll often get more information: for instance, a recitation of something the

user might have tried or changed. These clues can help lead to a quick

resolution of the problem.

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