Prepare for the inevitablethe day you do not know an answer. Sometimes, it feels embarrassing to ask questions at work. In the following situations, which questions are im-portant to ask at work, and which questions can you ask someone you trust to help you so you do not appear clueless on the job.

a. You do not remember what a Motion to Quash is. Who would you ask? Why?

b. You have been asked to pull a key document in a case and mail it to several people. You are not sure whether you have the correct document. Who would you ask? Why?

c. You need to have a subpoena served this afternoon. The attorney says to use the usual delivery service. At lunch, a paralegal friend mentions a speedy hand de-livery service that she lovesand they just brought her a box of candy. Do you use the speedy service your friend mentioned or do you ask someone at your firm who to call for subpoenas?

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