That feeling of utter confusion could be a sign you have asked the wrong question. People generally give the proper, if not expected, answer to a question. So if you have that uh-oh feeling as you receive answers please consider the question you asked.

It is also possible those answering are giving you the answer to a bigger question, one implied but not asked. Back up from the answers you expected and listen to what people are telling you with their answers. What is the larger story behind these answers? If identified then you will know how to proceed. And if it is a new question you need to ask, please make sure that you are asking a question which can accurately be answered by those you are asking. Otherwise…

What else could this mean?