> By far the most likely outcome is that they don't even bother responding
So, "likely" the same outcome as when you don't ask, except unlike when you don't ask, there is a different outcome when you do ask? Sounds like you just made the argument in favour of always asking questions.
So, "likely" the same outcome as when you don't ask, except unlike when you don't ask, there is a different outcome when you do ask? Sounds like you just made the argument in favour of always asking questions.