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Does anyone know why the word "why" isn't good? I'm just curious. LCM admitted to making that mistake a lot. I'm just wondering why asking me "why would that bother you" vs "how would that affect you" or "what about that would make you feel uncomfortable" would have a different impact because I'd answer all of those questions the same way.
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I used to volunteer at a crisis line. We were trained not to ask "why" questions because it puts some people on the defensive. Asking "why did you do...?" in social conversation often communicates disapproval, implying that the person made a bad decision.