Asking even a one-word question at the office can make you seem smarter and more competent

Strelka Institute for Media, Architecture and Design/flickr You've probably heard that asking thoughtful questions is the smart thing to do when the opportunity arises. Maybe you believe (and rightly so) that when you pose a question following a colleague's presentation or at the end of a team meeting, you're demonstrating a certain presence and awareness. You weren't checked out--you have something to say. But beyond proving that you weren't zoning out is the fact that asking questions can actu...