Overview
In any type of communication today -- from text messages to face-to-face conversations and even snail mail -- you have to be sure to pay attention to the meaning that's being conveyed. Right now, people are going to be vague about what they really want from you, and you can't take that vagueness as permission to pretend you don't have a good idea about what they're really talking about. Cut to the chase, and find out the truth. If you don't, you'll end up wasting too much time.