I have a policy wherein I will spend a half hour trying figure out problems myself (reading code, etc.) before bothering the local guru. This way, I limit the i

I have a policy wherein I will spend a half hour trying figure out problems myself (reading code, etc.) before bothering the local guru. This way, I limit the interruptions I cause and learn stuff myself so less questions arise in the future. Also, I can have a semi-informed discussion if it comes to that. You have to balance it against yak-shaving though so resist the urge to go much longer than a half-hour.