Balance In A Conversation

It is all too easy for me to plough through and dominate a conversation. Likewise it is just as easy for me to sit back and be dominated in a conversation. Neither option results in an enlighten or edifying conversation. I find myself relying on the question to balance out a conversation. Asking the right question gives me the opportunity to steer the conversation in areas I am interested in while giving the other member of the conversation the opportunity to express themselves. I like question like “What smell reminds you of home?”, “Is there a sport you love to play but hate to watch?”, “When was the last time you really laughed?”, “Who is there in your life that you would take a bullet for?” and “What do you feel strongly enough about to protest?”