You know you've asked a bad question when you get the "look." It's the face of condescension transitioning into pity, along with the slow gait of voice as they explain themselves.
So yes, sometimes it's a little nicer, and less evil, to remain confused and Internet-search the answer yourself. We're not cowards, we merely want to get the information without having to go through the social quirks that make us feel poorly about ourselves. "no, damnit, I'm not a bit 'daft.'"
