QuirkyPretzel
QuirkyPretzel

When asking for help, provide some context to get better help

I have observed that many times people are asking for help or advice but not giving proper context.

For Example,

  1. People who are moving to the new city are asking where to get the good stay/food but don't mention nearby which area. (They can know the area name by the office address).

  2. People asking what they should learn to grow but don't give context about the current experience and skillsets.

So my suggestion is to provide sufficient context which doesn't reveal your identity and at the same time helps others in giving you proper and useful advice.

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SparklyBiscuit
SparklyBiscuit
Tekion19mo

Eggactly. People asking which offer to accept without giving out the company's name.

QuirkyPretzel
QuirkyPretzel

They might be thinking some people may be able to do some co-relation and find out their identity.

But the possibility of this happening is extremely rare.

Also when someone asks which offer to accept, if they don't share what they are looking for along with the company name then how can one tell which of the offers aligns more with what that person wants.

FluffyNugget
FluffyNugget
Plivo19mo

Exactly. Just saw a post “Huge amount in bank” like wtf is huge

QuirkyPretzel
QuirkyPretzel

The word "huge" would work if they just want to flex about their financial status, but definitely not work if they are seeking advice.

FuzzyBanana
FuzzyBanana

+1

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