I want an answer, not an explanation. - Most bosses
It took me a while to realize that most people who have others reporting to them want two things from their "subordinates":
- A definite answer
- Proof that they have done their due diligence.
Proving you have done the work does not mean you have to explain yourself. You are trusted with a task, and you are expected to execute it. In org-setting everything is purely utilitarian.
In casual interaction, everything is a discussion where you present arguments and counterarguments. However, in an organizational setting, you are a task executor.
You do not have to have open, in-depth discussions, challenges, insights, or even feedback to share. You just do what you are paid to do.