[almog]

>> You are likely missing some context about the choice

If it's a product/business decision and you care about that aspect of your work, dig down and understand the context, otherwise, before long you're likely to grow numb to that aspect of your work.

[ethbr0]

This 1000%. If you're in a business-interactive role, ask about the business as time permits.

People like to feel like an expert, and will usually be happy to explain.

It will make you better (knowledge transfer to unrelated problems), your code better (domain knowledge), and your relationships better (recognizing your colleagues as peers with different skills, not just not-your-skills).