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> What's wrong with asking their level of experience with the topic? Nothing. That's precisely the point. Giving a wall of jargon, isn't asking if someone is f
by shakna 1y ago
> What's wrong with asking their level of experience with the topic?
Nothing. That's precisely the point. Giving a wall of jargon, isn't asking if someone is familiar.
- neltnerb 1y agoMaybe it's just me but I feel entirely comfortable asking questions like "how much math did you take? do you remember what a derivative is?" and base my explanations on the response. Turns out fine every time so far... and if they don't remember what a derivative is (or whatever) then I just explain it differently no big deal. I'd almost argue it is easier than not asking, but only if I actually care about them understanding the answer.
- shakna 1y agoThat is fine. That's not what has been complained about here. That's invitational, not wall of jargon.
- neltnerb 1y agoright, was agreeing with you. meta: I hate how hn culture lately makes people assume that what was obviously a statement in support of a premise was somehow an argument. I get it, around here it is rational enough. Still weird.
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