On The Fly

In this episode, Bonehead Questions . . . I t’s been said, “There are no stupid questions,” right . . . ? You be the judge. Here’s one, "If electricity comes from electrons, does morality come from morons?” My recent retail experience at a Home Improvement Center I've heard more than my share of stupid questions. Admittedly, all those years of teaching, I gave people the benefit of the doubt. Repeatedly, I made it clear that there were no stupid questions . As an educator, you quickly realize the link between information and applied learning is closely tied to questions and one’s self-image. But in these times of “I want it now” and “I’m the victim” that doesn’t seem to apply. Especially when it comes to dealing with the public and really cretinous questions. During my four year retail transition, I was introduced to some really stubborn and ignorant Do-It-Yourself (DIY) folks trying to save a buck that asks really boneheaded questions. You see, implementing a skill requires ...