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Question-Guide<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>
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This guide is intended to provide orientation and inspiration. You do not have to stick to it completely, nor do you have to ask all the questions you find here. Let your curiosity guide you. Further down you will find General questions and ideas for each topic block, how you can evoke concrete memories.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

A few general tips for conducting a conversation:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Ask open questions<\/span><\/h6>\n

These questions can't be answered with a simple \u201cyes\u201d or \u201cno.\u201d For example, What did the children's room look like? How did you feel?<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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Personal experience counts<\/span><\/h6>\n

Many people think they have nothing to tell. Make it clear that personal stories are part of collective memory.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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Listen actively and ask clarifying questions<\/span><\/h6>\n

Don't be afraid of pauses and don't constantly think about the next question \u2013 real conversations happen in the exchange.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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Convey security<\/span><\/h6>\n

Sentences don't need to sound perfect, there are no wrong answers. Pauses and cuts are possible at any time.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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Childhood & School Years<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>
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