I had to pick between a detailed guide or a quick answer for a question about Portland's public transit

Someone asked how to get from the airport to downtown without a car, and I could give a simple 'take the MAX Red Line' or list every stop and transfer option. I went with the full guide, including the $2.50 fare and the 40-minute trip time. Has anyone else found that giving the complete answer first actually gets better follow-up questions?

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calebh908d ago

Wait, you actually listed the fare price? That's wild. People never include the cost, they just assume you'll figure it out. I've seen so many guides that leave out the most important part, like how much cash you need in your pocket. Giving the full time estimate too? That's next level helpful.

hayden7208d ago

Yeah, the cash thing is honestly the worst part of planning a trip.