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I'm mostly solitary, but even I've used these patterns before. It seems to correspond roughly to who has the power in a given conversation.
Tell:
Walter: I want to buy a pizza. It should have bread and cheese and pepperoni on it. Bring it to Address, and I'll give the delivery minion its cost, plus a tip if it is within time X.
Pizza Human: Alright.
Ask:
Walter: Am I in your way, would you like to use this exercise machine?
Gym Human: No, I'm waiting for a friend.
Guess:
Walter: Despite it being only 3 o'clock, many people have gone home for the day on this, the day we set aside to celebrate Martin Luthor King.
Boss Human: You may leave early.
Your "ask" example is actually "guess" or "offer," in which you guess that Gym Human wants something so you make then an offer. "Ask" would be more like "Can I use that exercise machine you are using?" "Yes, I will go use that other type of exercise machine now and make this one available to you."