I fear you would look like "one of those asses" pretty soon when NOT asking questions.
You should ask questions. Anywhere, anytime, to anyone. Even and especially to your partner.
Asking questions is a sign of intelligence, it shows that you are eager to learn, to become more experienced. It's not a sign of weakness, but one of strength.
Of strength because it shows you're not afraid to take responsabilities to a higher level through the knowledge of who, what, why, how and when...
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