What should I say if I cannot answer a question during my presentation?
Oct 20, 2026
Short answer
Say what you know and what you need to check. For example: “I do not have that figure with me. I will check the source and get back to you.” Agree on a realistic follow-up if you can, and ask the person to clarify the question when its meaning is uncertain. Do not invent an answer to keep the presentation moving.
Say what you know and what you need to check. For example: “I do not have that figure with me. I will check the source and get back to you.” Agree on a realistic follow-up if you can, and ask the person to clarify the question when its meaning is uncertain. Do not invent an answer to keep the presentation moving.
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