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When someone asks you a loaded question, use Gloria Steinem's powerful trick to reject their 'unfair framing,' says expert

Tuesday, September 8, 2026


Communication expert Dorie Clark describes a technique called the "word trade" strategy for responding to loaded questions. The method involves reframing the question's terms before answering. Clark has written about communication tactics in her published work on professional messaging.

Original reporting: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/08/when-someone-asks-loaded-question-use-gloria-steinem-powerful-trick-reject-unfair-framing.html

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