Which of the following seems more rude? Contacting an old friend you haven't talked to in a long time and immediately asking them for advice in their field of expertise, or contacting them, shooting the breeze for a while, and then pulling the "Oh, by the way, I have a question in your area of expertise."
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'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.'
-TJ
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