Sentence examples for polite questioning from inspiring English sources

Noth stood up and read the caption aloud, in a polite, questioning tone.

The usual polite questioning of V.A. officials was expected, followed by the usual complex answers that few on the committee might be expected to comprehend.

Under pointed but polite questioning from members of the Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission, Mr. Bernanke, the chairman of the Federal Reserve, signaled that the central bank was eager to embrace its expanded powers under the Dodd-Frank financial regulatory law that President Obama signed in July.

Any anger in the country at Mr Bush's legacy of war and economic ruin was not reflected in the polite round of questioning.

Her story covers the familiar landmarks of life – marriage, children, divorce – and for an audience that has been fed on the melodrama and confessions of reality TV, her answers to Apted's polite, prodding questioning might seem bland and unmemorable.

Always be polite while interviewing and questioning and respect the coach's expectations and personality.

Tough questioning now has no place in polite society.

Even if you disagree with someone, or are questioning their artistic or other opinion and style, be polite about it.

His harshest questioning came from Mr. Kean, a courtly, patrician figure who is usually the most gentle and polite of the commissioners in questioning witnesses.

But questioning his desire?

(Miss Larson looks questioning).