Withholding an opinion has various ripple effects.

On the one hand it can be a positive, avoiding unnecessary points of conflict.

On the other hand it can be a negative, you’ve put the burden on others to tease out your preferences through prolonged question asking.

Creating a culture of honesty, transparency, where you can count on others to voice their opinions or withhold them if they’re of minor significance is a golden mix.

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