Trying first reduces the burden on the person you eventually ask. If you made a good effort, you will go into the conversation knowing a lot more and having a contextual awareness (in detail) that you otherwise would not have.
The person you ask can focus on the parts that you didn't figure out for yourself. And, you may have gained a different perspective and/or insight into deficiencies or additional options that is actually of interest to the person you talk to (write, IM, etc.).
Viola. You just turned a lecture into a more interesting and engaging conversation.
The person you ask can focus on the parts that you didn't figure out for yourself. And, you may have gained a different perspective and/or insight into deficiencies or additional options that is actually of interest to the person you talk to (write, IM, etc.).
Viola. You just turned a lecture into a more interesting and engaging conversation.