30 minutes is best. Don't suggest 5–10 minutes because no actual conversations happen this quickly. Don't suggest an hour, the person will stay longer if they want to or are able to.
How do you ask for time to chat?
Clearly state the reason you want to meet.
- Try not to be vague: "I would like to talk about my paper." ...
- Try not to be too specific: "I would like to talk about the two-stage least squares regression equations and the negative and statistically insignificant coefficient of the daylight variable."
What does a quick chat mean?
to have a quick chat: to talk briefly, to have a short conversation.
