True, but 99% of the time I'd prefer someone just ask me the question and provide the context they think I'll need to answer it. This makes it much easier to come back to my desk after being away for hours and be able to help you out immediately, rather than wait for you to be available, then wait for you to type the question, etc.
If more context is needed then it will have to be asked for - but this is no different than the first situation ("Can I ask you a question?"). Simply asking the question will optimize the response and conversation time in most scenarios, and will not slow it down in any.
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True, but 99% of the time I'd prefer someone just ask me the question and provide the context they think I'll need to answer it. This makes it much easier to come back to my desk after being away for hours and be able to help you out immediately, rather than wait for you to be available, then wait for you to type the question, etc.
If more context is needed then it will have to be asked for - but this is no different than the first situation ("Can I ask you a question?"). Simply asking the question will optimize the response and conversation time in most scenarios, and will not slow it down in any.