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Assuming wouldn't be a problem either. Since the person assuming is not in a position to decide policy, no harm can come of it, and possibly a benefit could res
by kstenerud 6y ago
Assuming wouldn't be a problem either. Since the person assuming is not in a position to decide policy, no harm can come of it, and possibly a benefit could result if he happens to be right.
- rgoulter 6y ago"Ask vs Guess" is one difference between people. Roughly, "it should always be okay to ask, since they can always just say no" vs "saying no is a bit awkward, so only ask for things if the answer is going to be yes". In terms of the above: Sure, the person doesn't have to apply the suggestions. But the only reason you'd make a suggestion is if you think something's wrong or could be improved. And suggesting something is wrong if it isn't is awkward. etc.
- Closi 6y agoI just think it's just good practice to remain humble, and consider that the people who own a giant tinned cat food packaging line just might know more about tinning cat food than you do, with your degree in maths, and frame the question as 'why do you not optimise to the minimum packing material?' rather than 'you should optimise to the minimum packing material'. I personally find that approaching problems with an attitude of "Why do you do it like that instead of like this?", or even "have you considered this?", usually provides more insight and a more collaborative discussion than "You should do it like this".