The opposite applies in interpersonal relationships. There you should ask to ask every time:
“Hey John can I ask you about your ex Gina? If now is not a good time, let me know when.”
John might not want to talk about Gina. Or he might not want to talk about an emotional issue before a big meeting at work. Or he might want to know what exactly you want to know and establish parameters of the conversation before diving into it.
“Hey John can I ask you about your ex Gina? If now is not a good time, let me know when.”
John might not want to talk about Gina. Or he might not want to talk about an emotional issue before a big meeting at work. Or he might want to know what exactly you want to know and establish parameters of the conversation before diving into it.