“The 'quick question' is never actually quick”
Agree
- Always turns into fifteen minute discussion
- People underestimate complexity of their question
- Derails your entire focus and momentum
- Quick means different things to different people
Disagree
- Sometimes it really is just quick
- Better than people staying confused forever
- Shows they respect your time by asking
- Collaboration requires some interruptions
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