When you ask for facts you need simple answers. This means that you will have to ask questions that will get simple answers. A person seldom tells how he really feels with short answers. If you want to know how many or how much, short answers are fine. If you want to know how people really feel, you have to give them freedom to answer.
Some situations prevent honest answers.
When a person feels threatened, he will not evaluate honestly. The newest Scout in your troop probably will not answer questions frankly until he feels that he belongs. You may want to try some group evaluation in your patrol the next time you have an activity. To check your ability in this skill, you must decide just how you are using evaluation to help you lead better. Find out from others how you are doing.