I think that is part of the whole feeling. It's difficult to know those expectations too, especially when interviewing.

Though in this case, I'm certain the nap was the better choice

That's all really great advice, thanks!

I suppose a lot of that time taking is what feels awkward but you're right it's better to be understood and clear.

Love the idea of non-natives explaining better in some ways but that doesn't feel like me right now.

Haha I should have been clearer that I meant human rather than programming (or demonic) language. But by the sounds of it, I should be down there in the infernal PHP realms! The boringest part of type safety is surely the safety...

My Bad, I keep think hacker news refers to mostly programming..