There is no wrong, just different approaches! \s I think the biggest issue is not the offering of help (or requesting it ftm), but just timing and approach. I'

There is no wrong, just different approaches! \s I think the biggest issue is not the offering of help (or requesting it ftm), but just timing and approach. I've notice, so this completely anecdotal, that if you make an appointment, albeit a 'hey, i noticed you are working on X, had some ideas, have some time to discuss/update me on that' or 'hey, i'm working on Y, could I run a few thing by you', ppl are much more open to a constructive dialogue.