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Not sure if it's taught anywhere per se, but in many arenas it becomes habit. "Do you know what time it is?" "Yes." "Can you tell me the time?" "Yes." "What time is it?" "11:30".


Why cough up the answer so soon? Make them specify the time zone.


And that they are asking for the current time. Not the time of the lunch break.




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