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This. "Guessers" cannot stand "Askers" who don't know where the line is between a polite tactful request and a imposition. The classic example is someone coming into your town and asking if their family can stay at your house for a week instead of a hotel. Saying no for someone who doesn't want multiple guests to stay that long is a really uncomfortable spot to be in. Most of the time the line is crossed when the requestee has to sacrifice a non small amount of time, money, or comfort for the requestor's benefit.


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