Start with the request—don’t build the argument case. If necessary, come back with layers of consideration, validation, justification. Explain in detail, expound considerations and concerns. But start with the request and trust the other party to listen to your request or seek justification if they need it.
The salient part for me in your post was:
Start with the request—don’t build the argument case. If necessary, come back with layers of consideration, validation, justification. Explain in detail, expound considerations and concerns. But start with the request and trust the other party to listen to your request or seek justification if they need it.
Trust is hard. But I’m in support of your post.
This recent comment of mine seems relevant.
I think this post in combination with your comment has changed my mind about this issue significantly.