On Mon, 01 Feb 2010 16:51:52 -0800, Darren New wrote:

> Jim Henderson wrote:
>> Even if you don't care about the answer, that's a great way to get
>> people to start talking.
> 
> I think perhaps it's better to say "even if you only care about the
> answer to the extent that it gives you something further to ask about." 
> Asking and then ignoring the answer is off-putting as well.

True, and a fine distinction.  You do have to have some interest in the 
answer even if it's a passing interest in order to carry on the 
conversation.

Jim

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