and to try your best to do the task you are being asked to do. there is a fine balance between trying to figure things out on your own to not being able to and not doing your job. it shows good initiative at that point to seek out help when you are stuck instead of stalling on the project.
the way that you communicate and the tone that you use matters when asking for help. if you are frustrated, it helps to get to a neutral or curious place before seeking out help from someone. it is hard to hear the communication when it is loaded with anger or frustration.
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