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Employees often wonder about asking questions on the job. What questions should I figure out myself, or ask my boss about? How many times is too many to ask for clarification? How many questions is too many? Questions are a completely normal and necessary part of being an employee anywhere. They are a basic mode of communication, and without asking questions, none of us would get anywhere. But there are some nuances to questions when it comes to the workplace and professionalism. Below are a few tips and pieces of advice I frequently give to temps, or anyone on the job for that matter.