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Asking Questions

Asking Questions

Available on Storyteller+ and Family Plan.

How to ask questions

Ask questions about stories shared with you:

Open a shared story
Tap "Ask a question"
Type your question
The story author receives a notification
Their answer gets added to the story

Best questions to ask

"Tell me more about..."
"What happened after..."
"Who was there with you?"
"How did that make you feel?"
"What did it look like?"

Questions help family members draw out richer details from storytellers.

Why ask questions

Questions help:

Get more details about interesting moments
Understand family history better
Show interest in their stories
Build richer family narratives

Question etiquette

Good questions:

Show genuine interest
Ask about specific details
Help expand the story
Are respectful and kind

Avoid:

Challenging someone's memory
Asking invasive questions
Correcting their story
Asking too many questions at once

When to ask questions

After reading a story that interests you
When you want more context
To understand connections to other stories
To show family members you care

Want to ask questions?

Upgrade to Storyteller+ or Family Plan to ask questions on shared stories.

Updated on: 30/10/2025

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