Since I was promoted into a management role at work, I've noticed that I've started answering people's questions with a question. I hate it. I might have to quit.

@fesshole

Valid. Make them figure out the solution.

@w_b @fesshole yeah, as long as they're relevant questions that lead somewhere useful, it can be a good technique to empower staff. When it's just deflecting and avoiding, it's anything but.