TEMPLATE #42 OF 111EngagementQuestion

This or that Template

A binary choice is the lowest-effort comment on the platform, and the reasoning makes it interesting.

Goal: Engagement
Format: Question
Fill-in boxes for every blank
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Choose Your Opening HookBefore LinkedIn “see more”

Select an opening angle that fits your personal story:

Fill in the blanks (0/8)

Option AOption BAOne lineBYour pickReasonCondition

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[Option A] or [Option B]?

You have to pick one, and say why.▲ Hook sits above the fold (~210 chars)▼ Below expands on “...see more”
The case for [A]: [one line].
The case for [B]: [one line].

Where I sit: [your pick] — because [reason].

What would change my mind: [condition].

A or B in the comments. One line of reasoning, please.

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Template Playbook

How to write a killer This or that post

Engineered to prompt thoughtful comments, peer debates, and community discussions that keep your post active for 48+ hours.

✓ What works on LinkedIn

Set up the context and stakes in 2 lines before dropping the question
Keep options distinct and mutually exclusive (if doing this-or-that)
Share your own initial lean or hypothesis to kickstart momentum
Reply promptly to the first 5 comments to feed the LinkedIn distribution engine

✕ Mistakes to avoid

Do not ask broad, lazy questions like 'Thoughts?' or 'Agree?'
Do not ask questions where the answer is completely obvious
Do not ignore people who took time to write thoughtful answers
Do not pitch your services in response to genuine community advice

When to use this template

When conducting qualitative customer research or polling industry trends
To spark energetic peer-to-peer debates in your niche
When seeking advice on an upcoming tool, vendor, or strategic fork
To revive an audience segment that has gone passive or quiet

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