Don't ask why

When it is time to ask, you will not need to

Of the five reporter's questions there’s one you can leave out. Whether you’re doing customer research, interrogating a suspect, or helping a friend through a heartbreak, don’t ask why.

You probably want to know why. First, asking why can invite speculation, a nasty habit of uninformed humans:

Why did the king abdicate the throne?

It can also make folks f…