There are a number of reasons why your CEO would spring a tricky question on you. Maybe they're genuinely curious and assume you have the answer. Maybe they're testing you to see whether you can think on your feet.

被CEO问迷之问题的原因有千千万。有可能只是好奇，觉得你可能知道个中事情；也可能是想测验你是否具备独立思考的能力。

Or, maybe they're evil and will cackle joyously at the sight of you sweating and stammering.

亦或许是你的CEO比较坏，就想满脸朝笑地开心看着你被问得满头大汗支支吾吾。

Regardless of their specific motive, you'll feel better if you're able to stay calm and respond in a way that sounds professional.

不论他们出于什么动机，如果你能沉着应对并尽量用专业的方式回答，情况都是会好很多的。

According to Rosalinda Oropeza Randall, an etiquette and civility expert and the author of "Don't Burp in the Boardroom," your best bet is to just be honest. Here's an example of what you might say:

作为一名文明礼仪专家以及《别在会议室打嗝儿》一书的作者，Rosalinda Oropeza Randall提出遇到这种情况最好的应对就是真诚作答。大概要这样说：

"I'm sorry, but I don't know. I'm happy to find out — I know who to ask."

“对不起，我想回答您但我真的不了解。不过对于这个问题我也很有兴趣知道答案——我知道我可以问谁。”

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