How can I ask clarifying questions effectively?

I'm not sure I understand what you mean. How can I ask clarifying questions?

Asking clarifying questions involves being specific and open-ended. Can you give me an example of what you're confused about?

I was reading a report, and some terms were unclear. How do I ask about those terms?

You could say, 'Can you explain what you mean by [term]?' or 'I'm not familiar with [term], could you clarify it for me?'

What if the person seems annoyed by my questions?

It's important to approach the situation with empathy. You might say, 'I want to ensure I understand correctly, could you help me with this?'

Thanks! That makes sense. I'll try to be more specific.