Do You Answer Instantly Or Take Some Time Before Answering A Question?

For some questions I am very clear in my mind and the answer comes instantly. But for some I might pause a little to think about the right answer. Also it greatly depends on the situation and the person to whom you have to answer. I might take a little time to articulate my answer to best suit the person and the situation.

Most of the time I will answer instantly unless there are some answers that I need to be careful in answering

It depends on the question.

Instantly

I do prefer to think before I respond to anything. Unless I immediately know the answer and am confident it is the correct answer of course.

This varies on the type of question being asked. But if the question is serious enough, then of course I need to think about my answer would be.

I had the habit of reacting quick and I faced much complications later. So I realized that was not the right method, now I have much patience to keep silence or cold my tongue. I understood and realized it helps a lot to keep the peace in mind. However, still I am quick to react to my children when I am angry. Since they are my children they can understand me and no complications. I know your topic is about answering questions - If I know the answer and I am 100 % confident then I will tell it instantly, if there is even a .1% doubt, I will take my own time to answer. If I don't know it then also I quickly tell I have no idea.

For me it depends on the question. Its always easier to take your time when you are online or doing something in writig. Face to face it always feels like you are put on the spot more.

I often take a few seconds to answer a question but, unlike your professor, my answers aren't always impressive.

To me it always depends on the question my dear friend :)

It very much depends on what the topic is.

I answer instantly all the times. And the answer is usually 'could you please repeat your question'