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"instead of asking" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when you want to suggest an alternative course of action. For example: "Instead of asking for help, I decided to figure it out on my own."
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We say, instead of asking: Might I survive?
Instead of asking them if they are available next week.
So click Google instead of asking stupid questions.
"People often give speeches instead of asking questions," says Pozen.
We may peruse our friends' Facebook pages instead of asking them how they're doing.
What if, instead of asking "how smart am I," we asked "how am I smart?
Let's do something for them instead of asking more of them.
Instead of asking proponents about the facts, simply inquire, are they investigating the whereabouts of Elvis?
Instead of asking people to donate their organs, why not just pay for them?
"Tell us how you feel instead of asking how we feel.
Instead of asking superficial questions of many people, he asked detailed questions of a few.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com