Why is work so often like this:
-Someone asks me if I can do something for them
-I say yes, but I need more info first
-Either radio silence ensues or some communication, but without getting me the info I need
-They return days later asking, "can you do this for me, then?"
-I reply that I still don't have the info needed
-They go quiet
-Rinse, repeat

Yes I understand it can be hard to keep all the details in mind, but why not just re-read back on our earlier recent conversation? How many times do I have to say that I still need a specific piece of information?

its amazing how people often assume if they ask enough times, they'll get a different answer

right??