“socializing is talking for no reason. answering a question is NOT socializing in my book. that’s what this advising is.”
taking a break,
Please understand a man’s Yetser Hara can be cunning. Some men will ask for advice in order to get closer. From Health’s perspective, which I believe has much merit, you are opening yourself up to men to come to talk with you. It may start innocently, but that could be a ploy. Always remember to keep it professional and remind them of that when needed (as Health mentioned above).