Question

"Quid pro quo". Something for something. You invest to gain.

If you can't talk or communicate your opinion and your stand to someone who can or maybe,won't answer toy our problem, it's senseless to gripe.

How can you get an answer if you're not asking questions?
The person is unapproachable.
How did you know?
It has been that way since.
Our impressions could be wrong.

I might get back-lashed for the questions.
Now, weigh, which is better, asking or not asking?

If you won't ask, you won't get a response, and if you're too afraid , or the organization is too strict, then don't ask.
But bear in mind, the repercussions of not asking is not getting a response. Inaction leads to stagnation.

Now, the question is:
"How will you encourage your subordinates to ask the question, if you are in the position to answer?"