Frequently Asked Questions (2024)

Here aresome of our most frequently asked questions.
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    • Do you buy Hallmark ornaments/collectibles? How does that work?
      Hooked on Ornaments does consider for sale lists from time to time. When we are accepting lists you will find a list of specific items we are looking for on our
      Liquidating Your Collection page. This page will also include instructions for submitting a list of items for sale. We do not sell on consignment.
    • My Hallmark Magic ornament is broken, do you know where I can get it fixed? Where can I purchase parts or replacement boxes?
      Unfortunately, to our knowledge, there is no one who offers repair, parts or empty boxesfor the Hallmark ornaments.
      In most cases, we can help with locating a replacement ornament. If you are looking for parts or empty boxes, we suggest keeping an eye on ebay.
    • Is Hooked on Ornaments/Hooked on Hallmark part of Hallmark Cards, Inc.
      No, Hooked on Ornaments is not affiliated with Hallmark Cards, Inc. Hooked on Ornaments IS the leader in the Hallmark Collectibles Secondary Market.
      Our extensive knowledge of Hallmark collecting allows us to proudly offer: an up to date and friendly website, a vast inventory of past year Hallmark ornaments and collectibles,
      prices below the current secondary market values, frequent fun and friendly sales and promotions, expert information on Hallmark collecting from our knowledgeable and friendly staff, quick professional shipping, and outstanding customer service.
    • How do I redeem my Gold Crown points at Hooked on Ornaments? Do I earn Gold Crown points with my Hooked on Ornaments order?
      Hooked on Ornaments is not affiliated with Hallmark Cards, so we are not able to credit your Hallmark Gold Crown account for your Hooked on Ornaments purchase.
    • Are the ornaments .... new, never used, never removed from the box?
      Current year and recent year (last 3-5 years) ornaments are new, direct from Hallmark stores and warehouses.

      Older ornaments - Our inventory comes from a wide variety of sources including stores, secondary market dealers, private collectors, auctions, etc.
      We do not track where any particular item was purchased from and are unable to indicate whether an item was previously owned or never removed from the box.
      We do GUARANTEE that all ornaments and collectibles should be in undamaged/mint condition, only the box condition may vary, as indicated by the item name/description.
      An item sold as Mint in Box, should appear new, regardless of where itwas purchased.

    • I don't see a box condition listed? Is the ornament and box mint?
      Due to space constraints Item Names ONLY include box condition if it is less than MINT. When you click on the item name or thumbnail to view the item description page you will see the condition 'spelled out'
      As always, the ornament/collectible should ALWAYS be mint - the condition refers to the box only.
    • What does - SDB, DB, NB mean?
      These are the standard Hallmark collectible abbreviations used to indicate box condition. Ornaments/collectibles are always mint, unless specified otherwise.
      Our inventory is graded as follows:

      SDB - Slightly Damaged Box - slight damaged may be found upon close examination
      DB - Damaged Box - box is noticeably damaged
      NB - No Box - missing the original box

    • What is a Repaint or Colorway ornament?
      A repaint or colorwayornament is a specially produced ornament offered as a Special or Limited Edition. Hallmark takes an ornament mold from the regular Keepsake line and paints it differently from the original ornament. The ornament is produced in much smaller quantities than the regular line ornament. The specially painted Repaint or Colorway ornament may be offered for purchase at a special event or it may be available as a prize. Values for these ornaments vary depending upon the production size, how difficult it was to get the ornament and the subject of the ornament. (
      View Repaints )
    • What is a Prototype?
      A prototype is a pre-production ornament. Prototypes may be original artist sculpts or pre-manufacturing test pieces. Prototypes are some of the most sought after and most illusive Hallmark collectibles as they are literally one of a kinds. (
      View Rare & Prototypes )
    • Not all of my ornaments have Collector Cards?
      Hallmark Collector cards were included with Hallmark Keepsake ornaments from 2002 - 2005. Additionally, some 2002-2005 ornaments were issued without Collector Cards - Special Edition ornaments and ornaments that were issued in boxes with clear plastic fronts (like the Club Barbies) were not issued with Collector Cards.
    • Where are you located? Can I come there and shop?
      The Hooked on Ornaments warehouse is located in Olathe, Kansas, a suburb of Kansas City. We do not offer a showroom. If you are local, you can indicate on your order that you would like to pick your order up and we will refund your shipping charges when you pick up your order. We do offer occasional warehouse sales where we are open to the public. You can find these listed on our
      Visit Us page.
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FAQs

How do you answer frequently asked questions? ›

5 Simple Ways to Write the Perfect Answers to Your FAQs
  1. Start with Who, What, When, Where, How, Why (and Can) If you've noticed, telephone support agents often repeat a question as you ask it. ...
  2. Match the answer with the question. ...
  3. Stay away from jargon. ...
  4. Run your answers through these 3 people. ...
  5. Format to boost readability.
18 Feb 2019

What are 20 open-ended questions? ›

Here are 20 open ended questions for kids:
  • What is something that you can do tomorrow that will make your day better?
  • What do you think about when you wake up?
  • What is the best thing about being a grown up?
  • Today was fun because_________?
  • What's the funniest thing you have ever seen?
  • Which 3 words describe me best?
13 Sept 2016

Why is it important to constantly ask questions? ›

The research shows that asking more questions builds emotional intelligence, lending to better soft skills - key in leadership at work and interpersonal relationship building. Asking questions is an effective way to better communicate and connect with others. “Curiosity for me has helped me make sense of the world.

What are the 10 most common interview questions with answers? ›

10 most common interview questions and answers
  • Tell me about yourself.
  • What attracted you to our company?
  • Tell me about your strengths.
  • What are your weaknesses?
  • Where do you see yourself in five years?
  • Tell me about a time where you encountered a business challenge?

How long should FAQ answers be? ›

A good rule of thumb is to write short answers to each question — two to three paragraphs would make a good answer. If you go longer, the page will be too long and cluttered.

What is another word for Frequently Asked Questions? ›

1. FAQ. noun. a list of questions that are frequently asked (about a given topic) along with their answers.

What are 5 closed questions? ›

Types of Close-Ended Questions
  • Dichotomous Questions. These are the questions that consist of two answer options. ...
  • Multiple-Choice Questions. Here, respondents are presented with multiple-choice answer options. ...
  • Rating-Scale Questions. ...
  • Ranking Order Questions. ...
  • Likert-scale Questions.
30 Aug 2022

What are 5 open-ended questions? ›

Examples of open-ended questions include:
  • Tell me about your relationship with your supervisor.
  • How do you see your future?
  • Tell me about the children in this photograph.
  • What is the purpose of government?
  • Why did you choose that answer?

What are good questions to ask a group? ›

Great Icebreaker Questions
  • What's the best piece of advice you've ever been given?
  • When you die, what do you want to be remembered for?
  • What is your favorite item you've bought this year?
  • What would be the most surprising scientific discovery imaginable?
  • What is your absolute dream job?
17 Sept 2021

What is the power of asking questions? ›

Leading means creating communication that has impact. Questions increase our impact when they result in new solutions and development. Children think in questions, but they learn early to deliver quick answers for apparent success.

What are the benefits of asking better questions? ›

Here are some of the benefits of asking better questions at work: Gaining opportunities to learn: By keeping a growth mindset, you can think positively about having questions and use the answers to improve yourself. Asking questions can also make you better at your job and more equipped to handle issues that come up.

What happens if you ask too many questions? ›

Meanwhile, asking too many questions makes you seem self-centered (i.e. you like to hear yourself talk). Or even worse, you're high-maintenance and require tons attention to do your job. Time is money. Companies pay you to get results, not waste their day asking questions you should be able to figure out for yourself.

What are the 8 hardest interview questions and answers? ›

The 10 hardest interview questions (and how to answer them)
  • Tell us about yourself. ...
  • What are your weaknesses? ...
  • Why do you want to change jobs? ...
  • Where do you see yourself in five years? ...
  • How Would Your Colleagues Describe You? ...
  • What did you like most/least about your last job? ...
  • Tell Me About a Mistake You've Made.
16 Jun 2021

What are 15 good interview questions? ›

50+ most common job interview questions
  • Tell me about yourself.
  • Walk me through your resume.
  • How did you hear about this position?
  • Why do you want to work at this company?
  • Why do you want this job?
  • Why should we hire you?
  • What can you bring to the company?
  • What are your greatest strengths?

How many questions should an FAQ have? ›

There's no right or wrong answer here, since this will vary greatly by the nature of your business and the intelligence of your customers. That said, you want to find a nice middle ground. Fewer than five questions might indicate you haven't done your research… or that you didn't need an FAQ to begin with.

Are FAQ pages important? ›

An FAQ page can help users navigate your site.

Not only does an FAQ with links to related content provide your user with a deeper experience of your website, it also boosts your internal link-building, which is an important search ranking factor.

What does a good FAQ page look like? ›

Your FAQ page should address the most common questions customers have about your products, services, and brand as a whole. The best way to identify those questions is to tap into your customer service data and see which problems customers are consistently reaching out to you with.

What word can I use instead of frequently? ›

Synonyms of frequently
  • often.
  • constantly.
  • repeatedly.
  • continually.
  • always.
  • regularly.
  • oft.
  • oftentimes.

What is a question with many answers called? ›

What is a Multiple Choice Question (MCQ)? A multiple-choice question is a type of questionnaire/survey question that provides respondents with multiple answer options. Sometimes called objective response questions, it requires respondents to select only correct answers from the choice options.

What's another way to say asking questions? ›

Some common synonyms of question are ask, inquire, interrogate, and query. While all these words mean "to address a person in order to gain information," question usually suggests the asking of series of questions.

What are some private questions? ›

92 Very Insightful Personal Questions to Ask
  • Why are you passionate about what you do?
  • Where do you see yourself in 5 years' time?
  • What do you think makes a good leader?
  • Do you think money is important?
  • What makes you the happiest?
  • What is the most surprising fact you've learnt about yourself?
  • What are you afraid of?
1 Aug 2020

What are the five basic questions? ›

They include Who, What, When Where, and Why. The 5 Ws are often mentioned in journalism (cf. news style), research, and police investigations. They constitute a formula for getting the complete story on a subject.

What are the 4 types of questions? ›

The 4 Main Types of Questions in English + Examples
  • General or Yes/No Questions.
  • Special or Wh-Questions.
  • Choice Questions.
  • Disjunctive or Tag Questions.
24 Sept 2022

What are 10 open-ended questions? ›

Examples of open-ended questions
  • Why are you interested in this position?
  • What do you consider to be your biggest strengths and weaknesses?
  • Why do you think you are right for this position?
  • Why did you leave your previous position?
  • Where do you see yourself in the future?
  • Why did you choose that college specialization?
12 Dec 2019

What is the best question to ask? ›

More Deep Questions to Ask Anyone
  • If you could have three wishes, what would they be?
  • Who was your favorite cartoon character when you were a kid?
  • What does spirituality mean to you?
  • Do you believe in giving people second chances, and why?
  • How would you describe your first crush?
  • What are your favorite hobbies?

What are open and honest questions? ›

An honest, open question is one you cannot possibly ask while thinking, “I know the right answer to this and I sure hope you give it to me…” Thus, “Have you ever thought about seeing a therapist?” is not an honest, open question! But “What did you learn from the experience you just told us about?” is.

What are 21 questions to ask? ›

21 Questions List
  • What's the weirdest dream you've ever had?
  • If you could travel to any year in a time machine, what year would you choose and why?
  • If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
  • What's one of the most fun childhood memories you have?
5 May 2021

What are some 20 questions to ask? ›

Ask These 20 Questions To Get To Know Someone:
  • When is your birthday?
  • What is your favorite animal?
  • What do you do for a living? ...
  • If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go?
  • What was your favorite school subject?
  • Do you have a small or big family?
  • What genres of music do you like best?
5 Oct 2022

What should I ask in 20 questions? ›

  • Have You Ever Dine And Dashed At A Restaurant? ...
  • Would You Rather Have Endless Money Or Endless Love? ...
  • Have You Ever Been In A Car Crash — And It Was Your Fault? ...
  • If You Could Star In A Movie, What Movie Would It Be? ...
  • What Is Your Most Frequently Used Emoji? ...
  • What Was The Last Thing You Stole Or Shoplifted?
17 Oct 2017

Is asking questions a strength? ›

It's okay to ask when you don't understand something. It's okay to ask for other resources that you can look at. This doesn't show weakness; it shows strength. We are saying that we are interested in learning something new.

What does asking questions do to your brain? ›

Reflection: When you ask a question instead of giving the answer, the entire brain gets active as it reflects, releasing serotonin (allowing it to relax). This encourages gathering intelligence from all areas of the brain, allowing for more insight than would happen if you provided solutions to others.

Is asking question a skill? ›

The ability to ask questions is one of the most important lifelong learning skills a student can acquire in the course of their education.

Why is effective questioning important? ›

Why is Effective Questioning Important? Effective questioning is a key aspect of the teaching and learning process, as the kinds of questions we ask determine the level of thinking we develop. Lessons that incorporate questions are more effective in raising attainment than lessons which do not.

What kind of person asks too many questions? ›

There are many reasons why someone might ask too many questions. For example, the person might be very anxious and need to keep up conversation. Or the person may not have the social etiquette to know when questions begin to feel invasive rather than signaling genuine interest.

Is 21 questions a good idea? ›

If you're looking for a great way to break the ice with new co-workers or a new boo you want to get to know better, the 21 Questions Game is a perfect place to start! All 21 of these questions are made to start memorable conversations and get to know each other a little bit more.

What is a person who asks a lot of questions called? ›

inquisitive. adjective. asking a lot of questions about things, especially things that people do not want to talk about.

What are the 5 unusual interview questions? ›

Examples of Weird Interview Questions
  • How many basketballs can fit on a bus?
  • What two things, aside from food and water, would you want on a deserted island?
  • How many pizzas are ordered every night in the United States?
  • What would you do if you won the lottery?
  • Blue or green?
29 May 2021

What are your 3 weaknesses interview questions? ›

So as a recap, the four answers that you can give when being asked, what are your greatest weaknesses, are, I focus too much on the details, I've got a hard time saying no sometimes, I've had trouble asking for help in the past, and I have a hard time letting go of a project.

What are 3 good interview questions? ›

Common interview questions
  • Tell me about yourself.
  • Why are you interested in working for this company?
  • Tell me about your education.
  • Why have you chosen this particular field?
  • Describe your best/worst boss.
  • In a job, what interests you most/least?
  • What is your major weakness?

What are the top 3 interview mistakes? ›

Top 5 job interview mistakes
  • Being unprepared.
  • Dressing inappropriately.
  • Talking too much or not enough.
  • Criticising previous employers or colleagues.
  • Failing to ask questions.

What is the toughest question to answer? ›

Answered! Life's 25 Toughest Questions
  1. Can love really last a lifetime? ...
  2. Why do married folks begin to look like one another? ...
  3. Can a marriage survive betrayal? ...
  4. Why does summer zoom by and winter drag on forever? ...
  5. Do animals really have a sixth sense? ...
  6. Why does the line you're in always move the slowest?
23 Nov 2010

What are 5 successful interview tips? ›

Tips for a Successful Interview
  • Be on time. ...
  • Know the interviewer's name, its spelling, and pronunciation. ...
  • Have some questions of your own prepared in advance. ...
  • Bring several copies of your resume. ...
  • Have a reliable pen and a small note pad with you. ...
  • Greet the interviewer with a handshake and a smile.

What is the best way to handle quick questions? ›

Here are 6 ways to deal with those quick questions:
  1. 1). Build an FAQ's page. ...
  2. 2). If the questions have a theme, write an ebook or whitepaper. ...
  3. 3). Create a standard response. ...
  4. 4). Consider charging for your time. ...
  5. 5). Use humour. ...
  6. 6). Build an online programme or mentoring group.
1 Jul 2016

How do you answer a question smartly? ›

Take a beat, watch your tone, and other techniques to deal with a challenging line of questioning.
  1. Make Sure You Understand The Question. ...
  2. Take Time To Respond. ...
  3. Answer Part Of The Question. ...
  4. Postpone Your Answer. ...
  5. Turn Around the Pronouns. ...
  6. Divert The Question. ...
  7. Give The Asker Some Control. ...
  8. Watch Your Tone.
28 Oct 2016

How do you answer a daily routine question? ›

Usually when asked about what is your daily routine question, try to explain how you basically start the day, how long you have been following this routine and what is your favourite activity in the routine and why. You should also explain what you do in your typical day to day life.

What are the 5 questioning techniques? ›

5 essential questioning techniques for legal professionals
  • #1 Open-ended versus closed-ended questioning.
  • #2 Funnel questioning.
  • #3 Asking probing questions.
  • #4 Asking leading questions.
  • #5 Asking rhetorical questions.
12 Aug 2016

What are 3 questioning techniques? ›

The 8 essential questioning techniques you need to know
  • Closed questions (aka the 'Polar' question) ...
  • Open questions. ...
  • Probing questions. ...
  • Leading questions. ...
  • Loaded questions. ...
  • Funnel questions. ...
  • Recall and process questions. ...
  • Rhetorical questions.
23 Oct 2018

What are 3 questioning strategies? ›

Key questioning strategies
  • Designing higher cognitive questions.
  • Developing a sequence of questions.
  • Increasing wait time.
  • Responding to answers using redirection, probing and reinforcement.
8 Nov 2021

How do you master short answer questions? ›

5 Top Tips For Students Dealing With Short Answer or Multiple Choice Exams
  1. Focus on the details. ...
  2. Use techniques to help you memorise information. ...
  3. Don't overthink your answers. ...
  4. Plan your time. ...
  5. Skip over questions which are giving you problems.
15 Jul 2020

What are the answer keys? ›

Answer Key is a set of answers corresponding to a question paper which is the set of questions. It shows the correct answer for the questions provided by the question paper. Answer key gives a fair idea to students about their scores in the examination.

What is a very short answer? ›

Short answers are brief but complete—they can answer "yes or no" questions or more complicated queries. Conventionally, the verb in a short answer is in the same tense as the verb in the question asked. Also, the verb in the short answer should agree in person and number with its subject.

What is an intelligent answer? ›

Answer Intelligence (AQ)™ is the ability to provide elevated answers to explain and predict in a complex world, emotionally connect, and achieve results.

How do you give an intelligent reply? ›

7 Simple Tricks To Sound Smarter When Answering Difficult...
  1. If the question is vague, ask for clarification. ...
  2. Define a word or phrase on your own terms. ...
  3. Remember that your attitude is sometimes just as important as the actual words you use. ...
  4. Respond to provocative questions like a pro.

What is the best question technique? ›

Using Questioning Techniques

Learning: ask open and closed questions, and use probing questioning. Relationship building: people generally respond positively if you ask about what they do or enquire about their opinions.

What are the 5 daily routine? ›

List of Daily Routine Examples
  • wake up.
  • have breakfast.
  • brush your teeth.
  • take a shower.
  • take a bath.
  • get dressed.
  • go to school.
  • study English.

What are the 5 daily routine task? ›

Here's an example of a daily routine for a mid-level professional:
  • Wake up at the same time every morning.
  • Go for a walk before breakfast.
  • Eat breakfast and prepare for work.
  • Commute, if applicable.
  • Read emails and respond to correspondence.
  • Review project plans and daily calendar.
  • Work on projects.
  • Take lunch.
26 Jul 2022

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