I love the "questions, not essays" shut-down. It's not rude, but it quashes this tendency people have to try and impress rather than to ask a question. Next ti

I love the "questions, not essays" shut-down. It's not rude, but it quashes this tendency people have to try and impress rather than to ask a question. Next time I'm giving a talk: one question per person (want to ask more, go to end of line), and ask your damn question.