Jack Vinson shares a suggestion from Sylvie Noel for laypeople communicating with experts:

[I]f you want to understand your local expert, tell her how much you already know about the subject. That way, she can adjust her vocabulary to your needs.

Good advice for starting out a new relationship with a client.  Have them tell you how much they know about the subject first.

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