Somewhat related, but when working with new clients for freelance work, I usually ask them if they can write complex Excel functions, make their own website wit

Somewhat related, but when working with new clients for freelance work, I usually ask them if they can write complex Excel functions, make their own website with HTML and if they know any programming languages. After that, I adjust my level of jargon and what analogies I use to explain stuff to match what they know.